bulwarking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of providing a defensive barrier or fortification.

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Variants

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bulwark , bulwarked , bulwarking , bulwarks

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Etymology

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From Old French 'bulwark' or Middle Dutch 'bolwerk', meaning 'fortified work' or 'bulwark'.

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Trivia

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1. Bulwarks were commonly used in medieval Europe to defend against invading armies.

2. The Great Wall of China is an famous example of a bulwark that has stood for over 2,000 years.

3. Bulwarking is also used in the maritime context to refer to a defensive structure built around the sides of a ship to protect against waves and enemy attack.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fortification: The practice of making structures defensible by making additions to them, such as walls, bulwarks, or other defensive structures.

2. Bulwark: A large, heavy structure, such as a wall or embankment, designed to provide protection against attack or erosion.

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Culture

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In literature, bulwarking is often used metaphorically to describe something that provides protection or support, such as a person's strong character or a community's resilience.

How to Memorize "bulwarking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy wall or structure that provides protection and support.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bulwarking' with the idea of protection and fortification.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bulwarks Build Up Resilient Kingdoms' to help remember the meaning of bulwarking.

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