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bulwark vs breakwater

breakwater vs bulwark

bulwark and breakwater both are nouns.

bulwark is a verb but breakwater is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bulwark Yes No Yes No
breakwater Yes No No No
As nouns, bulwark and breakwater are synonyms defined as:
  • bulwark and breakwater: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
Other synonyms of bulwark include groin, groyne, jetty, mole, seawall.
bulwark (noun) breakwater (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
bulwark (verb) breakwater (verb)
defend with a bulwark
Difference between bulwark and breakwater

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