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    bulwark

    bulwark - Dictionary definition and meaning for word bulwark

    Definition
    (noun) an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
    Synonyms : rampart , wall
    Example Sentence
    • they stormed the ramparts of the city
    • they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down
    Definition
    (noun) a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural) Definition
    (noun) a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
    Synonyms : breakwater , groin , groyne , jetty , mole , seawall
    Definition
    (verb) defend with a bulwark
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for bulwark

BULL + WORK--BULLs were carrying bricks for the WORK of a wall construction.

remember Nandi(Bull of Shiva), it protects shiv's place from demons. BULl+shiVA(WA)+RKsha

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Bulwark: Bull war k time strong wall banana chahiye, taki ko usse par kar public par na aajay

bulwar sounds like bullbar used in front of cars to protect them from scratches and from small accidents

bulwark - a wall for bulk war against enemies or water.

Building(Bul) + Work(wark)

After doing bul(wrong) wark(work) laden stayed in between of bulwark

bulls work is to attack so people build a wall to stay safe from it

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