Bulwarks

/ˈbʊlwɑrks/ noun

Definition

Plural of bulwark; multiple strong walls, defenses, or protective barriers.

Etymology

Standard English plural formed by adding -s to 'bulwark,' maintaining the base word's Dutch-origin structure.

Kelly Says

Great fortified cities often had multiple bulwarks arranged in layers—if enemies broke through the first wall, they'd face another, and another, like a defensive onion.

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