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bulwark

/ˈbʌlwɑːk/ noun · British & US
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What does bulwark mean?

noun

A strong defensive structure, typically of stone or brick, built to protect a place or a person. A person or thing that provides strong support or protection.

Example

"The castle's high walls served as a bulwark against the invading army."

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