BULWARK Synonyms

• an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

• anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect

• (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure

• a difficult or awkward situation

• a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain)

• a layer of material that encloses space

• a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)

• an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

• surround with a wall in order to fortify

• a structure or object that impedes free movement

• any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

• anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

• a group that defends a principle

• a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle

• projecting part of a rampart or other fortification

• a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle

• (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

• the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947

• protection from harm

• (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

• the justification for some act or belief

• (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

• the defendant and his legal advisors collectively

• the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

• an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack

• a structure used to defend against attack

• a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

• the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury

• a fortified defensive structure

• a person who keeps watch over something or someone

• the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage

• a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

• a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

• the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

• a military unit serving to protect some place or person

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• the duty of serving as a sentry

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles

• a position on a basketball team

• to keep watch over

• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

• protect against a challenge or attack

• take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

• the activity of protecting someone or something

• a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

• defense against financial failure; financial independence

• the condition of being protected

• kindly endorsement and guidance

• the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition

• payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence

• a strongly fortified defensive structure

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

• the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals

• a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults

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

• build with groins

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

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

• spicy sauce often containing chocolate

• the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

• a spy who works against enemy espionage

• a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin

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

• small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet

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