Bulwark
bulwark (?), n. (Akin to D.bolwerk, G. bollwerk, Sw. bolwerk, Dan.
bolvark, bulvark, rampart; akin to G. bohle
plank, and werk work, defense. See Bole stem, and
Work, n., and cf. Boulevard.)
1. (Fort.) A rampart; a fortification; a
bastion or outwork.
2. That which secures against an enemy, or defends
from attack; any means of defense or protection.
The royal navy of England hath ever been its greatest
defense, . . . the floating bulwark of our island.
Blackstone.
3. pl. (Naut.) The sides of a ship
above the upper deck.
Syn. -- See Rampart.
bulwark , v. t. (imp. p. pr.
to secure by fortification; to
protect.
Of some proud city, bulwarked round and armed
With rising towers.
Glover.
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