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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.

Meaning of Bulwarks from wikipedia

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