bulwarks

Meanings

• noun

  A large protective structure, such as a wall or fortification, built to defend against attack or erosion.

  - "The bulwarks of the castle protected the inhabitants from invading forces."
  - "The sea wall served as a bulwark against the relentless waves."

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Rhymes

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barracks , harness , harbors , jazzed up

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Variants

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bulwark , bulwarked , bulwarking , bulwarks

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a high seat or bench' in Old English. The term later came to refer to a protective structure due to its association with providing a vantage point from which to defend.

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Trivia

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1. Bulwarks were used extensively during the Middle Ages to fortify castles and cities.

2. The term 'bulwark' comes from the Old English word 'bulucweorc,' which meant 'high work' or 'fortification.'

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Related Concepts

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1. ramparts: A type of fortification, similar to a bulwark, often used in conjunction with each other.

2. parapet: A protective wall or barrier at the edge of a higher structure, such as a wall or rampart.

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Culture

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Bulwarks have been used extensively in literature, particularly in works dealing with war and defense. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1,' the character Hotspur famously declares, 'I'll fortify upon a rock how sharp my bulwark shall be.'

How to Memorize "bulwarks"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, fortified wall designed to protect against attack or erosion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of protection and defense.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'bulwark' as 'bring up a large wall quickly'.

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