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Definisjon av bulwark

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WordNet WordNet by Princeton University

Noun
bulwark - a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)
barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
bulwark - 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"
rampart, wall
embankment a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
fortification, munition the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)
bailey the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle
battlement, crenelation, crenellation a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
earthwork an earthen rampart
fraise sloping or horizontal rampart of pointed stakes
bulwark - a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
breakwater, groin, groyne, mole, seawall, jetty
barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement

Verb
bulwark - defend with a bulwark
defend argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
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Substantiv
bulwark - A defensive wall or rampart.
bulwark - A defense or safeguard.
bulwark - A breakwater.
bulwark - The planking or plating along the sides of a nautical vessel above her gunwale that reduces the likelihood of seas washing over the gunwales and people being washed overboard.

Verb
bulwark - To fortify something with a wall or rampart.
bulwark - To provide protection of defense for something.

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  • bulwark
    An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes.
  • bulwark
    A fence-like structure around the deck of a vessel, to protect it from the waves.

Verb

  • Infinitiv: (to) bulwark
  • Presens: bulwark / bulwarks
  • Preteritum: bulwarked
  • Perfektum: (have) bulwarked

Substantiv

  • Entall: bulwark
  • Flertall: bulwarks

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