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bul·wark
Audio Help / ˈbʊl wərk, -wɔrk, ˈbʌl- / Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation [ boo l -werk, -wawrk, buhl -] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1. a wall of earth or other material built for defense; rampart.
2. any protection against external danger, injury, or annoyance: The new dam was a bulwark against future floods.
3. any person or thing giving strong support or encouragement in time of need, danger, or doubt: Religion was his bulwark.
4. Usually, bulwarks. Nautical . a solid wall enclosing the perimeter of a weather or main deck for the protection of persons or objects on deck.
–verb (used with object) 5. to fortify or protect with a bulwark; secure by or as if by a fortification.
[Origin:
1375–1425; late ME
bulwerk, prob. < MD
bolwerc, equiv. to
bol (
l )
e bole 1 +
werk work (n.);
cf. boulevard ]
—Synonyms 3 . support, buttress, mainstay.
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Main Entry: bulwark
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms: bastion , breakwater , buffer , citadel , defend , defense , fence , fort , fortification , fortress , guard , parapet , protect , rampart , secure , shield , stronghold , support , wall , palladium
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