bulwarking

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Bulwark \Bul"wark\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bulwarked}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Bulwarking}.]
   To fortify with, or as with, a rampart or wall; to secure by
   fortification; to protect.
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         Of some proud city, bulwarked round and armed
         With rising towers.                      --Glover.
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