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Bollwerk Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Bollwerk" is used as noun with the meaning of "bulwark", "rampart" or "fortification".
Essential properties of "Bollwerk"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Bollwerk
- Plural: die Bollwerke
Meanings of "Bollwerk" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "A solid defensive structure or fortification"
- Definition: "A solid defensive structure, such as a rampart or fortification."
- Translation(s): bulwark, rampart, fortification, bastion
- Synonym(s): Festung, Bastion
- Related word(s): Verteidigung, Schutz
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das alte Bollwerk schützte die Stadt vor Angreifern.
- Ein starkes Bollwerk ist notwendig, um die Grenze zu sichern.
- Das Bollwerk widerstand allen Angriffen der Feinde.
2.) "A metaphorical strong defense or protection"
- Definition: "Metaphorically, a strong defense or protection against something."
- Translation(s): bulwark, safeguard, protection, defense
- Synonym(s): Schutzwall, Schutzschild
- Related word(s): Abwehr, Schutz
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Verfassung ist ein Bollwerk gegen Tyrannei.
- Freiheit der Presse ist ein Bollwerk der Demokratie.
- Bildung dient als Bollwerk gegen Ignoranz.