Bulwark

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊlwərk/

Definitions of bulwark

noun something that acts as a strong support or protection

Example Sentences

A1 The castle had a strong bulwark to protect it from enemies.

A2 The wooden fence acted as a bulwark against the strong winds.

B1 The new security measures serve as a bulwark against potential cyber attacks.

B2 The alliance between the two countries is seen as a bulwark against aggression from neighboring nations.

C1 The company's diversified portfolio acts as a bulwark against economic downturns in specific industries.

C2 The constitution serves as a bulwark to protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens.

Examples of bulwark in a Sentence

formal The stone bulwark protected the city from enemy attacks.

informal The big wall acted as a bulwark against invaders.

slang The fence was their bulwark against nosy neighbors.

figurative Education is often seen as a bulwark against poverty.

Grammatical Forms of bulwark

• past tense: bulwarked
• plural: bulwarks
• comparative: more bulwark
• superlative: most bulwark
• present tense: bulwarks
• future tense: will bulwark
• perfect tense: have bulwarked
• continuous tense: is bulwarking
• singular: bulwark
• positive degree: bulwark
• infinitive: to bulwark
• gerund: bulwarking
• participle: bulwarking

Origin and Evolution of bulwark

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'bulwark' originated from Middle English 'bulwerk', which came from Middle Dutch 'bolwerc' meaning 'a defensive wall'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bulwark' has evolved to not only refer to a defensive wall but also to a person, institution, or principle that acts as a strong defense or protection against something.