BULWARK


Meaning of BULWARK in English

n. Function: noun

an aboveground defensive structure that forms part of a fortification FF1C; the bulwarks were woefully undermanned FF1E;

Synonyms: bastion, breastwork, parapet, rampart

Related Words: citadel, fort, fortress, stronghold

Contrasted Words: bunker, dugout

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.