Bulwark
Bulwark noun - An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes.
Nearby Word: bulwarking
Dam
Dam noun - A bank of earth constructed to control water.
Usage example: the river backed up behind the dam until it formed a new lake
Mutual synonyms
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