bulwark - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

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

Synonyms

• breakwater
• bulwark
• groin
• groyne
• jetty
• mole
• seawall

More generic

• barrier

Noun

a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)

Synonyms

• bulwark

More generic

• barrier

Related

• ship

Noun

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

Synonyms

• bulwark
• rampart
• wall

More generic

• embankment

More specific

• bailey
• battlement
• crenelation
• crenellation
• earthwork
• fraise
• merlon

Related

• fortification
• munition

Verb

defend with a bulwark

Synonyms

• bulwark

More generic

• defend

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