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Bulwark Bul‧Wark ˈbʊlwək Wərk Noun Countable 1something Protects

Front bulwark
Back bul‧wark /ˈbʊlwək $ -wərk/ noun [countable]
1something that protects you from an unpleasant situation
bulwark against
a bulwark against dictatorship
2bulwarks [plural] the sides of a boat or ship above the deck
3a strong structure like a wall, built for defence

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