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bulwark

UK
/ˈbʊlwək/
US
/ˈbʊlwɜrk/

Translations

bulwarknoun
bulwarks
pl
UK
/ˈbʊlwək/
US
/ˈbʊlwɜrk/
The ancient city was surrounded by a massive bulwark to fend off invaders.
La ville antique était entourée d’un immense rempart pour repousser les envahisseurs.
Additional translations
pavoisTerme maritime.
Synonyms
defense
fortification
stronghold
rampart
shield
barrier
safeguard
protection
bulwarkverb
bulwarked
Past Simple
bulwarked
Past Participle
bulwarking
Gerund
UK
/ˈbʊl.wək/
US
/ˈbʊl.wɚk/
The new policies were designed to bulwark the economy against future recessions.
Les nouvelles politiques étaient conçues pour protéger l’économie contre de futures récessions.
Additional translations
défendre
Synonyms
support
buttress
secure
safeguard
defend
protect
shield
fortify

Definitions

bulwarknoun
A defensive wall or barrier built for protection against attacks.
The ancient city was surrounded by a massive bulwark to fend off invaders.
A person, institution, or principle that acts as a defense or safeguard.
The freedom of the press is considered a bulwark of democracy.
The side of a ship above the upper deck, which provides protection for those on board.
The sailors leaned against the bulwark as they watched the sunset over the ocean.
bulwarkverb
To provide protection or defense against something.
The new policies were designed to bulwark the economy against future recessions.
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