bulwark

A noun referring to a defensive wall or embankment, a protective barrier on a ship's deck, or a structure extending from the shore to prevent erosion.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее оборонительную стену или насыпь, защитное ограждение на палубе корабля или сооружение, выступающее от берега для предотвращения эрозии.esSustantivo que designa una muralla o terraplén defensivo, una protección o defensa sólida, una borda de protección en la cubierta de un barco, o una estructura que sobresale de la costa para prevenir la erosión.frNom désignant une muraille ou un rempart défensif, une protection sur le plat-bord d'un navire, ou un ouvrage érigé en bord de mer pour empêcher l'érosion.deSubstantiv, das eine Verteidigungsmauer oder einen Wall bezeichnet, ein Schutzgeländer an Deck eines Schiffes oder ein vom Ufer vorspringendes Bauwerk zur Verhinderung von Erosion.ptSubstantivo que designa uma muralha ou aterro defensivo, uma proteção contra riscos no convés de um navio, ou uma estrutura que se projeta da costa para evitar a erosão.zh名词，指防御用的城墙或土垒；也指船甲板上的防护栏；还指从岸边伸出的防侵蚀建筑。arاسم يدل على سور أو متراس دفاعي أو حاجز واقٍ على سطح السفينة، أو منشأ يمتد من الشاطئ لمنع التآكل.

1. Defensive embankment C1 formal

   A raised wall or mound of earth built around a space for protection against attack.

   • The ancient city was protected by a massive bulwark of stone and earth.
   • Soldiers stood guard on the bulwark, watching for approaching enemies.
   • The castle's bulwark had withstood many sieges over the centuries.

   ruОборонительный валesbaluarte de tierra / terraplén defensivofrrempart défensif en terredeVerteidigungswallptVala defensivazh防御土墙arمتراس دفاعي

   Sinônimos: bastionbreastworkearthworkembankmentfortificationparapetrampartredoubt

2. Ship's railing C1 formal

   A protective fence-like structure around the deck of a ship, usually used in plural form.

   • The sailors leaned against the bulwarks, watching the horizon.
   • He gripped the bulwark tightly as the ship rocked in the storm.
   • The captain stood at the bulwark, giving orders to the crew.

   ruФальшбортesBorda de un buquefrBastingagedeSchiffsrelingskleidptamuradazh舷墙arسياج السفينة

   Sinônimos: guardrailrailrailing

3. Seawall or breakwater C1 formal

   A protective structure made of stone or concrete that extends from the shore into the water to prevent beach erosion.

   • The town built a bulwark to protect the coastline from storm surges.
   • Waves crashed against the bulwark, but the beach remained intact.
   • Engineers reinforced the bulwark after the last hurricane.

   ruВолнорезesRompeolas o escollerafrDigue, brise-lamesdeWellenbrecherptMolhezh防波堤arحاجز أمواج

   Sinônimos: breakwatergroingroynejettymoleseawall

• bulwarks plural form
• bulwarks' possessive plural form
• bulwark's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to fortify, protect, or defend against danger or attack.

ruГлагол, означающий укреплять, защищать или оборонять от опасности или нападения.esVerbo que significa fortalecer, proteger o defender contra peligro o ataque, o servir como barrera o defensa sólida.frVerbe signifiant fortifier, protéger ou défendre contre un danger ou une attaque.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas zu stärken, zu schützen oder gegen Gefahr oder Angriff zu verteidigen; oft im Sinne von absichern, stützen oder wie ein Bollwerk schützen.ptVerbo que significa fortalecer, proteger ou defender contra perigo ou ataque.zh动词，指加固、保护或防御某物免受危险或攻击。arفعل يعني تقوية الشيء أو حمايته أو الدفاع عنه من خطر أو اعتداء.

1. Defend with a bulwark C2 formal

   To protect or fortify with a defensive wall or barrier.

   • The soldiers bulwarked the castle against the approaching army.
   • They bulwarked the city walls with additional stone.
   • The fortress was bulwarked to withstand any siege.

   ruУкреплятьesDefender con baluartefrDéfendre avec un rempartdeMit einem Wall schützenptDefender com muralhazh筑堡垒防御arيُحصّن

   Sinônimos: barricadedefendfortifyguardprotectsecuresheltershield

• bulwarked past participle
• bulwarked past simple
• bulwarking present participle
• bulwarks third person singular