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1) bul·wark Listen to the pronunciation
Pronunciation:
\ˈbu̇l-(ˌ)wərk, -ˌwȯrk; ˈbəl-(ˌ)wərk; sense 3 also ˈbə-ˌläk\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English bulwerke, from Middle Dutch bolwerc, from bolle tree trunk + werc work
Date:
15th century
1)
a: a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
b: breakwater, seawall
2)
a strong support or protection
3)
the side of a ship above the upper deck —usually used in plural