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noun
- 1. a defensive wall.
- 2. an extension of a ship's sides above the level of the deck: "the ships met, their crews lining the bulwarks"
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bulwark. [usually singular] bulwark (against something) (formal) a person or thing that protects or defends something. At the time fascism had many supporters in the West, who saw it as a bulwark against communism. [countable] a wall built as a defence.
a wall of earth or other material built for defense; rampart. any protection against external danger, injury, or annoyance: The new dam was a bulwark against future floods. any person or thing giving strong support or encouragement in time of need, danger, or doubt: Religion was his bulwark. Synonyms: mainstay, buttress, support.
bulwark. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English bul‧wark /ˈbʊlwək $ -wərk/ noun [ countable] 1 something that protects you from an unpleasant situation bulwark against a bulwark against dictatorship 2 → bulwarks 3 a strong structure like a wall, built for defence Examples from the Corpus bulwark • This provides a necessary ...
Definition of bulwark noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
6 days ago · 1. an earthwork or defensive wall; fortified rampart. 2. breakwater. 3. a person or thing serving as a strong defense or protection. 4. [usually pl.] the part of a ship's side above the deck. verb transitive. 5. to provide bulwarks for. 6. to be a bulwark to. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.
any protection against external danger, injury, or annoyance: The new dam was a bulwark against future floods. any person or thing giving strong support or encouragement in time of need, danger, or doubt: Religion was his bulwark.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun bulwark. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. bulwark has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. fortification (Middle English) nautical (1800s)
