CEFR B2

bulwark

noun

Meaning

A defensive wall or rampart, or any strong defense or protection.

Examples

The ancient bulwark surrounding the city is a major tourist attraction.
His strong arguments served as a bulwark against the opposition's claims.

Synonyms: defense, fortification, rampart, bastion

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bulwark (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊl.wərk/

Definition

A defensive wall or rampart, or any strong defense or protection.

Examples

The ancient bulwark surrounding the city is a major tourist attraction.
His strong arguments served as a bulwark against the opposition's claims.
The company built a financial bulwark to weather the economic downturn.

How to Use bulwark

bulwark against (prepositional phrase): A defense or protection that prevents something harmful from affecting someone or something. — "The treaty served as a bulwark against further conflict."

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