bulwark

Meanings

• noun

  A large artificial embankment or wall, typically built along a coast or around a town, to protect against attack or erosion.

  - "The bulwark protected the city from invading forces."
  - "The bulwark along the coast helped prevent erosion."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbʊl.wɔɹk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bulwark
barrow , marrow , arrow

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Variants

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bulwark , bulwarks , bulwarked , bulwarking

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a fortified embankment or rampart' in Middle English, derived from Old French 'bulwark' or Dutch 'bulwark', meaning 'a fortified mound'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bulwark' is derived from the Dutch word 'bulwerk', meaning 'work done against the enemy'.

2. Bulwarks have been used since ancient times for defense, such as the Great Wall of China and the Roman walls.

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Related Concepts

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1. Seawall: A type of bulwark built along a coast to protect against waves and flooding.

2. Rampart: An earthen embankment or wall, often fortified, used for defense.

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Culture

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In literature, bulwarks have been used as metaphors for protection and strength, such as in Shakespeare's Hamlet: 'Denmark is a bulwark, not a mote of dust.' In art, bulwarks have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as symbols of fortification and defense.

How to Memorize "bulwark"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, solid wall or mound that protects against attack or erosion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bulwark' with the idea of protection and strength.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bulwarks Build Up Resilient Kites' to remember the definition.

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