bulwark
The definition of a bulwark is something or someone that provides defense or protection.
(noun)An example of a bulwark is a fort.
To bulwark is defined as to provide protection or defense such as a wall.
(verb)An example of to bulwark is to provide shields and gear in a fencing match.
See bulwark in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- an earthwork or defensive wall; fortified rampart
- breakwater
- a person or thing serving as a strong defense or protection
- the part of a ship's side above the deck
Origin: ME bulwerk < MDu bolwerc: see bole & work
transitive verb
- to provide bulwarks for
- to be a bulwark to
See bulwark in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A wall or embankment raised as a defensive fortification; a rampart.
- Something serving as a defense or safeguard: “We have seen the necessity of the Union, as our bulwark against foreign danger” (James Madison).
- A breakwater.
- The part of a ship's side that is above the upper deck. Often used in the plural.
- To fortify with a wall, embankment, or rampart.
- To provide defense or protection for.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English bulwerk
Origin: , from Middle Dutch bolwerk
Origin: , from Middle High German bolwerc
Origin: : bole, plank; see bhel-2 in Indo-European roots
Origin: + werc, work (from Old High German; see werg- in Indo-European roots)
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