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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
A massive stone bulwark protected the harbor from storms.
Um baluarte maciço de pedra protegia o porto das tempestades.
The city constructed a bulwark to prevent flooding during high tides.
A cidade construiu um baluarte para prevenir inundações durante as marés altas.
02
baluarte, muralha
a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack
Exemplos
The castle was surrounded by a thick bulwark for protection.
O castelo estava cercado por um baluarte espesso para proteção.
Soldiers took position behind the bulwark during the siege.
Os soldados tomaram posição atrás do baluarte durante o cerco.
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amurada, parapeito
a protective, fence-like structure built around the deck of a ship to prevent people or objects from falling overboard
Exemplos
The sailors leaned against the bulwark while gazing at the sea.
Os marinheiros se apoiaram na amurada enquanto contemplavam o mar.
A sudden wave crashed against the ship 's bulwark.
Uma onda repentina bateu contra a amurada do navio.
to bulwark
01
proteger, defender
to defend or protect something by serving as a strong barrier against potential harm or danger
Exemplos
The sturdy walls of the fortress bulwark the kingdom against enemy attacks.
As paredes resistentes da fortaleza protegem o reino contra ataques inimigos.
Last year, we successfully bulwarked our home against the floodwaters with sandbags.
No ano passado, protegemos com sucesso nossa casa contra as enchentes com sacos de areia.
