breakwater vs bulwark

bulwark vs breakwater

breakwater and bulwark both are nouns.

breakwater is not a verb while bulwark is a verb.

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

As nouns, breakwater and bulwark are synonyms defined as:

breakwater and bulwark: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

Other synonyms of breakwater include groin, groyne, jetty, mole, seawall.

breakwater (noun)	bulwark (noun)
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away	a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
	an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
	a fencelike structure around a deck

breakwater (verb)	bulwark (verb)
	defend with a bulwark

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