| anneal |
to heat and then slowly cool (esp. glass or metal) so as to strengthen and make less brittle. |
| bent1 |
in construction, a transverse member or framework used to strengthen a structure. [1/6 definitions] |
| brace |
to support, hold steady, or strengthen with or as if with a brace. [1/10 definitions] |
| build |
to strengthen or enlarge. [1/8 definitions] |
| clad2 |
to bond or attach a metal to (another metal) in order to strengthen or protect it. |
| consolidate |
to strengthen or secure; make solid or stable. [1/3 definitions] |
| fortify |
to encourage or strengthen mentally or morally. [1/5 definitions] |
| gusset |
a triangular piece inserted at a curve to strengthen it or improve the fit, as in a garment. [1/2 definitions] |
| nourish |
to encourage the growth or development of; strengthen; promote. [1/3 definitions] |
| now |
used to introduce or strengthen a statement. [1/11 definitions] |
| patch |
a small piece of material, esp. fabric, applied to a larger piece of the same or similar material to cover a hole or tear, or to strengthen a weakened place. [1/10 definitions] |
| pile2 |
to provide or strengthen with piles. [1/3 definitions] |
| pull-up |
an exercise to strengthen the arms in which one hangs by the hands from an overhead bar and gradually pulls the body up until the chin is even with the bar. [1/2 definitions] |
| Puritan ethic |
a system of values in which work is believed to promote morality and strengthen character; work ethic; Puritan work ethic. |
| reinforce |
to fortify or make more effective; strengthen. [2/3 definitions] |
| restrengthen |
combined form of strengthen. |
| rib1 |
to equip, enclose, support, or strengthen with a rib or ribs. [1/7 definitions] |
| riprap |
to strengthen with a riprap. [1/3 definitions] |
| ripstop nylon |
a nylon fabric in which extra threads have been woven into the pattern to strengthen the fabric and reduce the likelihood of or damage from runs or tears in it. |
| stay2 |
to support or strengthen; give support to. [1/3 definitions] |
| stockade |
to strengthen, protect, or surround with a stockade. [1/3 definitions] |