An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes.
A fence-like structure around the deck of a vessel, to protect it from the waves.
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
defend with a bulwark
a fence-like structure around a deck
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"
a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
