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Definition of Bulwark
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.
2. That which secures against an enemy, or defends from
attack; any means of defense or protection.
The royal navy of England hath ever been its
greatest defense, . . . the floating bulwark of our
island. --Blackstone.
3. pl. (Naut.) The sides of a ship above the upper deck.
Syn: See Rampart.
Bulwark 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.
Of some proud city, bulwarked round and armed With
rising towers. --Glover.