Bulwark word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "bulwark" word

[noun] a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
[noun] a fence-like structure around a deck
[noun] an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"
[verb] defend with a bulwark

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\Bul"wark\, n. [Akin to D. bolwerk, G. bollwerk, Sw. bolwerk, Dan. bolv["a]rk, bulv["a]rk, rampart; akin to G. bohle plank, and werk work, defense. See {Bole} stem, and {Work}, n., and cf. {Boulevard}.] 1. (Fort.) 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. pl. (Naut.) The sides of a ship above the upper deck. Syn: See {Rampart}.
\Bul"wark\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bulwarked}; p. pr. & vb.n. {Bulwarking}.] 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.

Synonyms for bulwark

breakwater, bulwarks, groin, groyne, jetty, mole, rampart, seawall, wall

Related terms: bank, barricade, battlement, bumper, circumvallation, copyright, crash helmet, defense, ditch, fender, hydraulic-fill dam, jam, lightning rod, mound, mudguard, outwork, portcullis, prophylactic, safety shoes, screen, shield, work

The fun area, different aproach to word »bulwark«

Let's analyse "bulwark" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: KRAWLUB. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... ..- .-.. .-- .- .-. -.-

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: bulwark: 3 + 1 = 4, reduced: 4 . and the final result is Four.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: bulwark: 2 + 3 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 9 + 2 = 25, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful
W (1)	23	King of Wands	Sensual, Warm, Strong, Loyal

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