Bulwarking

/ˈbʊlwɑrkɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of protecting or defending something with a bulwark, or serving as a bulwark against something harmful.

Etymology

Present participle of the verb 'bulwark,' formed by adding -ing to the base word, following standard English verb conjugation patterns.

Kelly Says

When something 'bulwarks' against danger, it's doing the exact job those medieval rounded walls were built to do—standing firm while everything tries to break through.

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