bulwark in Dutch
bulwark in Dutch is bolwerk, schans, verschansing — bulwark means a strong wall built for defence.
bulwark in Dutch
bolwerk
A defensive wall or rampart.
schans
A defense or safeguard.
verschansing
A defense or safeguard.
verschansing
(nautical) The planking or plating along the sides of a nautical vessel above her gunwale that reduces the likelihood of seas washing over the gunwales and people being washed overboard.
What does "bulwark" mean?
- noun A strong wall built for defence.
- noun Something or someone that protects against harm.
- noun A barrier built out into the sea to protect a coast or harbour from waves.
- noun The raised side of a ship above deck level, which stops waves and people from going overboard.
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What is "bulwark" in Dutch?
"bulwark" in Dutch is bolwerk, schans, verschansing. bulwark means: A strong wall built for defence.
Are there other ways to say "bulwark" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "bulwark": bolwerk, schans, verschansing.
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