Bollwerk
dasNounbulwark; bastion
English translations
- 01
bulwark
- 02
rampart
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine starke Verteidigungsanlage, oft ein Wall oder eine Festung.
- English meaning
- Bulwark, rampart
- Synonym
- Festung, Schutzwall
- German example
- Die Burg diente als Bollwerk gegen feindliche Angriffe.
- English example
- The castle served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Bollwerk
- Plural Form
- die Bollwerke
Related words
- Festung
fortress
- Hochburg
A stronghold is a place that is known for and dominated by a particular political party, activity, or characteristic.
- Fort
Fort
- Bastion
Bastion
- Befestigungsanlage
fortification, fortress
Example sentences with “Bollwerk”
Die Stadt war ein Bollwerk gegen Angriffe. (The city was a bulwark against attacks.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Bollwerk neuter?
Yes, it is a neuter noun (das Bollwerk).