Meaning of the word bulwark in English
What does bulwark mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bulwark
US /ˈbʊl.wɚk/
UK /ˈbʊl.wək/
Noun
1.
a defensive wall
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The ancient city was protected by a massive stone bulwark.
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The sandbags served as a temporary bulwark against the rising floodwaters.
2.
a person, institution, or principle that acts as a defense
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The legal system is often seen as a bulwark against injustice.
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Education is the best bulwark of liberty.