democratic principles that stand as a bulwark against tyranny
a bulwark of freedom [=something that protects freedom]
the ship's high bulwarks
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
bul|wark — … Useful english dictionary
bul — ba·bul; bul; bul·ba·ceous; bul·bar; bul·bil; bul·bo·cap·nine; bul·bo·cav·er·no·sus; bul·bo·cav·er·nous; bul·bo·chae·te; bul·bo·co·di·um; bul·bose; bul·bo·urethral; bul·bous; bul·bous·ly; bul·bul; bul·bul; bul·bus; bul·gar·ia; bul·gar·ic;… … English syllables
wark — head·wark; wark·loom; bul·wark; wark·lume; … English syllables
bulwark — bul·wark … English syllables
bulwark — bul|wark [ bulwərk ] noun count 1. ) FORMAL someone or something that protects or defends something such as a belief, idea, or way of life: The country is valued as a bulwark of peace, stability, and democracy in a difficult region of the world.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bulwark — bul|wark [ˈbulwək US wərk] n [Date: 1400 1500; : Middle Dutch; Origin: bolwerc, from Middle Low German, from bole flat piece of wood + werc work ] 1.) something that protects you from an unpleasant situation bulwark against ▪ a bulwark against… … Dictionary of contemporary English
bulwark — bul•wark [[t]ˈbʊl wərk, wɔrk, ˈbʌl [/t]] n. 1) a wall of earth or other material built for defense; rampart 2) any protection against external danger, injury, or annoyance 3) any person or thing giving strong support or encouragement in time of… … From formal English to slang
Bulwark — Bul wark, n. [Akin to D. bolwerk, G. bollwerk, Sw. bolwerk, Dan. bolv[ a]rk, bulv[ a]rk, 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bulwark — Bul wark, 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.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bulwarked — Bulwark Bul wark, 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
