Robust defence (7)

I believe the answer is:

bulwark

(Other definitions for bulwark that I've seen before include "Buttress" , "Fortification - side of ship above deck" , "defence" , "Rampart" , "Defensive wall" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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