varalaita — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bulwark noun A strong wall built for defense.
Senses
varalaita is used for these senses in English:
- bulwark (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.
bulwark — full definition
- noun A strong wall built for defense.
- noun Something or someone that protects against harm.
- noun A barrier built out into the sea to protect a coast or harbor from waves.
- noun The raised side of a ship above deck level, which stops waves and people from going overboard.
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