bulwark
/bˈʊlwɝk/
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Definitions
Noun
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"
Noun
a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)
Noun
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
Verb
defend with a bulwark