bulwark

nounfemininetécnico/ɐ.mu.ˈɾa.ðɐ/low

a·mu·ra·da

Definition

A solid, raised structure along the sides of a ship, serving as a barrier to prevent people or objects from falling overboard.

He leaned against the bulwark, watching the dolphins swim alongside.

The ship's bulwarks were painted white.

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Common collocations

ship's bulwarkstarboard bulwark

Do espanhol 'amura' (lado do navio) + sufixo '-ada'.