bulwark

/bˈʊlwɔːk/

/ˈbʊɫwɝk/

Bulwark

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

synonyms : breakwater

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

synonyms : rampart

a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)

to bulwark

MAIN VERB

defend with a bulwark

Examples

1. The market is a bulwark against concentrations of power and wealth.

2. So what’s the bulwark against that?

3. The only bulwark against change is the Constitution.

4. Seen as a bulwark against communisim in south east Asia.