Bulwark

BUL'WARK . See War.

BUL'WARK . See War.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A rampart; a fortification; a bastion or outwork.

2. That which secures against an enemy, or defends from attack; any means of defense or protection. The royal navy of England hath ever been its greatest defense, . . . the floating bulwark of our island. Blackstone.

3. The sides of a ship above the upper deck.

Synonyms: See Rampart.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To fortify with, or as with, a rampart or wall; to secure by fortification; to protect. Of some proud city, bulwarked round and armed With rising towers. Glover.