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bulwark

noun verb

A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
B
Ends with
K
Contains
UL
Scrabble score
16

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbʊl.wək

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Definitions

noun

  1. A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

noun

  1. A fencelike structure around a deck

noun

  1. An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

    “They stormed the ramparts of the city”

verb

  1. Defend with a bulwark

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Example Sentences

They stormed the ramparts of the city
They blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down

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