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bulwark in Portuguese

bulwark in Portuguese is baluarte, amurada — bulwark means a strong wall built for defence.

bulwark in Portuguese

baluarte
noun
amurada
noun
(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?

  1. noun A strong wall built for defence.
  2. noun Something or someone that protects against harm.
  3. noun A barrier built out into the sea to protect a coast or harbour from waves.
  4. 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 Portuguese?
"bulwark" in Portuguese is baluarte, amurada. bulwark means: A strong wall built for defence.
Are there other ways to say "bulwark" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "bulwark": baluarte, amurada.
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