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How do you spell Bulwark?

Correct spelling

bulwark

Remember the W: bul-W-ark (like a wall of planks from Dutch bolwerk)

Why is bulwark spelled this way?

From Middle Dutch bolwerk, a plank fortification. A bulwark is a wall of planks — defense built from whatever materials are at hand.

Common misspellings of bulwark

bulworkbulkwarkbullwark

Example

The constitution serves as a bulwark against tyranny.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell bulwark?+
The correct spelling is "bulwark". Remember the W: bul-W-ark (like a wall of planks from Dutch bolwerk)
Is it bulwork or bulwark?+
The correct spelling is "bulwark", not "bulwork".

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