bul
wark
Plural
bulwarks
1
a solid wall or barrier built along the shore to protect land or beaches from erosion and strong waves
- A massive stone bulwark protected the harbor from storms.
- The city constructed a bulwark to prevent flooding during high tides.
- Engineers repaired the damaged bulwark after the hurricane.
- The old bulwark has withstood centuries of ocean currents.
- Without a proper bulwark, the shoreline would gradually disappear.
2
a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack
- The castle was surrounded by a thick bulwark for protection.
- Soldiers took position behind the bulwark during the siege.
- Ancient cities often relied on bulwarks to repel invaders.
- The construction of a new bulwark strengthened the fortress.
- The attackers struggled to breach the stone bulwark.
3
a protective, fence-like structure built around the deck of a ship to prevent people or objects from falling overboard
- The sailors leaned against the bulwark while gazing at the sea.
- A sudden wave crashed against the ship's bulwark.
- The bulwark was reinforced to improve safety during storms.
- Children were warned not to climb the bulwark on the deck.
- The crew repainted the wooden bulwark to prevent rotting.