Bulwark Definition & Meaning

bulwark
noun
  1. an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"
  2. a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)
  3. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
verb
  1. defend with a bulwark

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