baluarte

Etymology

From Old Occitan or Old French balouart, from Middle Dutch bolwerc, from Middle High German bolwerc, from bole (“plank, beam”) (from Proto-Germanic *bullǭ) + werc (“work”). Related to English bulwark.

Noun

baluarte m (plural baluartes)

1. (figuratively) linchpin (central cohesive source of stability and security)
2. bulwark (a defensive wall or rampart)
3. bulwark (a defense or safeguard)

Etymology

From Old Occitan or Old French balouart, from Middle Dutch bolwerc, from Middle High German bolwerc, from bole (“plank, beam”) (from Proto-Germanic *bullǭ) + werc (“work”). Related to English bulwark.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /baˈlwarte/, [baˈlwart̪e]

Noun

baluarte m (plural baluartes)

1. bastion

   Synonym: bastión