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bulwark

1. bul.wark \'bu.l-(.)w*rk, -.wo.rk; 'b*l-(.)w*rk\ n [ME bulwerke, fr. MD 
   bolwerc, fr. MHG, fr. bole plank + we]rc work 1a: a solid wall-like 
   structure raised for defense : RAMPART  1b: BREAKWATER, SEAWALL  2: a 
   strong support or protection in danger  3: the side of a ship above the 
   upper deck - usu. used in pl. 
2. bulwark vt : to fortify or safeguard with a bulwark : PROTECT