barrier vs bulwark

bulwark vs barrier

barrier and bulwark both are nouns.

barrier is not a verb while bulwark is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
barrier	Yes	No	No	No
bulwark	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, bulwark is a hyponym of barrier; that is, bulwark is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than barrier:

barrier: a structure or object that impedes free movement
bulwark: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

Other hyponyms of barrier include balusters, balustrade, banister, bannister, handrail, barricade, breakwater, groin, groyne, jetty, mole, seawall, crash barrier, dam, dike, dyke, fence, fencing, fender, wing, grate, grating, hurdle, movable barrier, rail, railing, revetment, barricade, roadblock, starting gate, starting stall, tilt barrier.

barrier (noun)	bulwark (noun)
a structure or object that impedes free movement	a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective	an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access	a fencelike structure around a deck

barrier (verb)	bulwark (verb)
	defend with a bulwark

Difference between barrier and bulwark

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