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n an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes n a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural) n a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from …

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  1. n an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes n a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural) n a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away v defend with a bulwark