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English Dictionary: bulwark	by the DICT Development Group
3 results for bulwark
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
bulwark n 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" Synonym(s): rampart, bulwark, wall a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural) a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away Synonym(s): breakwater, groin, groyne, mole, bulwark, seawall, jetty v defend with a bulwark
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Bulwark \Bul"wark\, n. [Akin to D. bolwerk, G. bollwerk, Sw. bolwerk, Dan. bolv[84]rk, bulv[84]rk, rampart; akin to G. bohle plank, and werk work, defense. See {Bole} stem, and {Work}, n., and cf. {Boulevard}.] 1. (Fort.) A rampart; a fortification; a bastion or outwork. 2. That which secures against an enemy, or defends from attack; any means of defense or protection. The royal navy of England hath ever been its greatest defense, . . . the floating bulwark of our island. --Blackstone. 3. pl. (Naut.) The sides of a ship above the upper deck. Syn: See {Rampart}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Bulwark \Bul"wark\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bulwarked}; p. pr. & vb.n. {Bulwarking}.] To fortify with, or as with, a rampart or wall; to secure by fortification; to protect. Of some proud city, bulwarked round and armed With rising towers. --Glover.