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bulwark

/ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɔɹk/

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noun

Baluarte, bastión

A defensive wall or rampart.

Examples :

"The sandbags formed a bulwark against the rising floodwaters, protecting the houses behind them. "

Los sacos de arena formaron un baluarte contra las crecientes inundaciones, protegiendo las casas detrás de ellos.

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noun

Baluarte, defensa

A defense or safeguard.

Examples :

"The library is a bulwark against misinformation, offering reliable sources of information to everyone. "

La biblioteca es un baluarte contra la desinformación, que ofrece fuentes de información confiables a todos.

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noun

Rompeolas, baluarte

Examples :

"The town built a massive bulwark to protect the harbor from strong ocean waves. "

La ciudad construyó un enorme rompeolas para proteger el puerto de las fuertes olas del océano.

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noun

Amurada, baluarte

The planking or plating along the sides of a nautical vessel above her gunwale that reduces the likelihood of seas washing over the gunwales and people being washed overboard.

Examples :

"The ship's bulwark kept the waves from crashing onto the deck, making it safer for the crew. "

La amurada del barco evitó que las olas se estrellaran contra la cubierta, lo que hizo que fuera más seguro para la tripulación.

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noun

Baluarte, defensa, protección

Any means of defence or security.

Examples :

"The tall, brick wall acted as a bulwark against the rising floodwaters. "

La alta pared de ladrillo actuó como un baluarte contra las crecientes inundaciones.

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verb

Fortificar, proteger

To fortify something with a wall or rampart.

Examples :

"The villagers worked tirelessly to bulwark their homes against the rising floodwaters by piling sandbags around them. "

Los aldeanos trabajaron sin descanso para fortificar sus hogares contra las crecientes inundaciones apilando sacos de arena a su alrededor.

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verb

Proteger, defender

To provide protection of defense for something.

Examples :

"The strong fence bulwarked the garden, protecting the vegetables from hungry deer. "

La fuerte valla protegía el jardín, protegiendo las verduras de los ciervos hambrientos.

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