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bulwark

noun

/ˈbʊlwərk/

Meaning

A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.

The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.

a bulwark against

fortification, defense, safeguard, rampart

weakness, vulnerability

bulwark against, strong bulwark, moral bulwark, last bulwark

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste

A color or shade.

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.