Definition of
bulwark has definitions from the fields of nautical,military
1
[ noun ] (nautical) a fence-like structure around a deck

Synonyms

bulwarks

Related terms

barrier ship

2
[ noun ] (military) an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

Synonyms

rampart wall

Examples

"they stormed the ramparts of the city" "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"

Related terms

embankment fortification battlement antonine_wall bailey Chinese_Wall earthwork fraise merlon fortification

3
[ verb ] defend with a bulwark

Related terms

defend rampart

4
[ noun ] a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

Synonyms

breakwater mole groyne seawall jetty groin

Related terms

barrier

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Rhymes with

schoolwork work woodwork metalwork needlework footwork beadwork fieldwork quirk brushwork network plasterwork earthwork guesswork clockwork paperwork artwork latticework piecework handiwork teamwork rework patchwork firework spadework casework homework groundwork housework openwork framework overwork

Phonetic and Homophones

B UH1 L W ER0 K

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