n. [ Akin to D. bolwerk, G. bollwerk, Sw. bolwerk, Dan. bolvärk, bulvärk, rampart; akin to G. bohle plank, and werk work, defense. See Bole stem, and Work, n., and cf. Boulevard. ] 1. (Fort.) A rampart; a fortification; a bastion or outwork. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which secures against an enemy, or defends from attack; any means of defense or protection. [ 1913 Webster ]
The royal navy of England hath ever been its greatest defense, . . . the floating bulwark of our island. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
3.pl. (Naut.) The sides of a ship above the upper deck, usually a fencelike structure around the deck. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Bulwarked p. pr. & vb. n. Bulwarking. ] To fortify with, or as with, a rampart or wall; to secure by fortification; to protect. [ 1913 Webster ]
Of some proud city, bulwarked round and armed With rising towers. Glover. [ 1913 Webster ]
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