BULWARK Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word bulwark. (close relations)
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| rampart | nounn | |||||
noun • an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes | ||||||
| wall | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure • anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect • (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure • a difficult or awkward situation • a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain) • a layer of material that encloses space • a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden) • an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes verb • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||
| barrier | nounn | |||||
noun • a structure or object that impedes free movement • any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective • anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access | ||||||
| bastion | nounn | |||||
noun • a group that defends a principle • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle • projecting part of a rampart or other fortification | ||||||
| citadel | nounn | |||||
noun • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle | ||||||
| defense | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies • the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947 • protection from harm • (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring • the justification for some act or belief • (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires • the defendant and his legal advisors collectively • the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions • an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack • a structure used to defend against attack • a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him • the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury | ||||||
| fortress | nounn | |||||
noun • a fortified defensive structure | ||||||
| guard | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||
| protection | nounn | |||||
noun • the activity of protecting someone or something • a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury • defense against financial failure; financial independence • the condition of being protected • kindly endorsement and guidance • the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition • payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | ||||||
| stronghold | nounn | |||||
noun • a strongly fortified defensive structure | ||||||
| breakwater | nounn | |||||
noun • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away | ||||||
| groin | nounn | |||||
noun • the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals • a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away verb • build with groins | ||||||
| groyne | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away | ||||||
| jetty | nounn | |||||
noun • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away | ||||||
| mole | nounn | |||||
noun • spicy sauce often containing chocolate • the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites • a spy who works against enemy espionage • a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away • small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet | ||||||
| seawall | nounn | |||||
noun • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away | ||||||
