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BULWARK definition: 1. something that protects you from dangerous or unpleasant situations: 2. something that protects…. Learn more.
1. a. : a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart. b. : breakwater, seawall. building a bulwark in the harbor. 2. : a strong support or protection. democratic principles that stand as a bulwark against tyranny. a bulwark of freedom. 3. nautical : the side of a ship above the upper deckusually used in plural. bulwark. 2 of 2. verb.
noun. a wall of earth or other material built for defense; rampart. any protection against external danger, injury, or annoyance: The new dam was a bulwark against future floods. any person or thing giving strong support or encouragement in time of need, danger, or doubt: Religion was his bulwark. Synonyms: mainstay, buttress, support.
Definitions of bulwark. noun. an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes. synonyms: rampart, wall. see more. noun. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away. synonyms: breakwater, groin, groyne, jetty, mole, seawall. see more.
BULWARK meaning: 1. something that protects you from dangerous or unpleasant situations: 2. something that protects…. Learn more.
bulwark in British English. (ˈbʊlwək) noun. 1. a wall or similar structure used as a fortification; rampart. 2. a person or thing acting as a defence against injury, annoyance, etc. 3.(often plural) nautical. a solid vertical fencelike structure along the outward sides of a deck.
1. A wall or embankment raised as a defensive fortification; a rampart. 2. Something serving as a defense or safeguard: "We have seen the necessity of the Union, as our bulwark against foreign danger"(James Madison). 3. A breakwater. 4. often bulwarks The part of a ship's side that is above the upper deck. tr.v.bul·warked, bul·wark·ing, bul·warks.
