Heavy fortification or defensive structure; variant or related term to 'bulwark,' suggesting sturdy protective work.
Variant spelling related to 'bulwark' (from Dutch bolwerk, fortress). Combines 'bull' (strong, powerful) with 'work' (structure), emphasizing the defensive strength.
Military engineers in the 1500s used 'bullwork' to describe the newest fortress designs with angled corners—these were revolutionary because they allowed cannons to defend all angles simultaneously!
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