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Bulwark
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um quebra-mar costeiro, um dique de proteção
a solid wall or barrier built along the shore to protect land or beaches from erosion and strong waves
Exemplos
Without a proper bulwark, the shoreline would gradually disappear.
Sem um baluarte adequado, o litoral desapareceria gradualmente.
02
baluarte, muralha
a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack
Exemplos
The attackers struggled to breach the stone bulwark.
Os atacantes lutaram para romper o baluarte de pedra.
03
amurada, parapeito
a protective, fence-like structure built around the deck of a ship to prevent people or objects from falling overboard
Exemplos
The crew repainted the wooden bulwark to prevent rotting.
A tripulação repintou a amurada de madeira para evitar o apodrecimento.
to bulwark
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proteger, defender
to defend or protect something by serving as a strong barrier against potential harm or danger
Exemplos
If we reinforce the levees now, we can bulwark the town against future flooding events.
Se reforçarmos os diques agora, podemos proteger a cidade contra futuras inundações.
