noun
bulwark
Bulwark (noun) means a strong wall built for defence.
noun
1
A strong wall built for defence.
2
Something or someone that protects against harm.
3
A barrier built out into the sea to protect a coast or harbour from waves.
4
The raised side of a ship above deck level, which stops waves and people from going overboard.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English bulwerk, from Middle Dutch bolwerk, bolwerc and Middle Low German bolwerk, equivalent to bole ("tree trunk") plus work. It is cognate with German Bollwerk, Danish bolværk, Swedish bålverk and Dutch bolwerk, and is a doublet of boulevard (from French boulevard, from Dutch); it is also cognate with Portuguese and Spanish baluarte and Italian baluardo.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of bulwark?
"bulwark" (noun) means a strong wall built for defence.
What is another word for bulwark?
Other words for "bulwark" include wall, jetty, rampart, groin, seawall, breakwater.
What are the different meanings of bulwark?
"bulwark" has 3 main meanings: 1. A strong wall built for defence; 2. Something or someone that protects against harm; 3. A barrier built out into the sea to protect a coast or harbour from waves.
