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