Word Frequency
bulwark (ˈbʊlwək
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Definitions
noun
- a wall or similar structure used as a fortification; rampart
- a person or thing acting as a defence against injury, annoyance, etc
- often plural (nautical) a solid vertical fencelike structure along the outward sides of a deck
- a breakwater or mole
verb
- tr to defend or fortify with or as if with a bulwark
Word Origin
C15: via Dutch from Middle High German bolwerk, from bol plank, bole1 + werkworkExample Sentences Including 'bulwark'
A replication of such initiatives can act as a bulwark against energy-intensive large-scale production.Business Today (2000)
He also had the longer term purpose of sanitizing Franco to be able to use him as a future bulwark of western Mediterranean policy.Franco
However, when the political process fails in a civilized society, the rule of law is our bulwark.Globe and Mail (2003)
Israel says the barrier will act as a bulwark against suicide bombers.New Zealand Herald (2003)
Labour politicians are happy to see the family disintegrate because the family is the greatest bulwark of all against state control.Times, Sunday Times (2001)
Nevertheless we are prepared to accept that this legislation is the bulwark of more accountable government.Times, Sunday Times (2005)
There was a padded bulwark between this new point and her past.THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)
They were alone, with Jack's height a bulwark between them and the world.The White Dove
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