Found 3 items, similar to Bulwark.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: bulwark
benteng, kubu, pertahanan
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: bulwark
bulwark
v : defend with a bulwark
bulwark
n 1: an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes;
“they stormed the ramparts of the city”;
“they blew the
trumpet and the walls came tumbling down” [syn:
rampart,
wall]
2: a fence-like structure around a deck [syn:
bulwarks]
3: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from
shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
[syn:
breakwater,
groin,
groyne,
mole,
seawall,
jetty]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Bulwark
Bulwark
\Bul"wark\, n. [Akin to D. bolwerk, G. bollwerk, Sw.
bolwerk, Dan. bolv["a]rk, bulv["a]rk, rampart; akin to G.
bohle plank, and werk work, defense. See
Bole stem, and
Work, n., and cf.
Boulevard.]
1. (Fort.) A rampart; a fortification; a bastion or outwork.
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2. That which secures against an enemy, or defends from
attack; any means of defense or protection.
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The royal navy of England hath ever been its
greatest defense, . . . the floating bulwark of our
island. --Blackstone.
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3. pl. (Naut.) The sides of a ship above the upper deck,
usually a fencelike structure around the deck.
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Syn: See
Rampart.
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Bulwark
\Bul"wark\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Bulwarked; p. pr. &
vb. n.
Bulwarking.]
To fortify with, or as with, a rampart or wall; to secure by
fortification; to protect.
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Of some proud city, bulwarked round and armed
With rising towers. --Glover.
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