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- pronunciation:
- buh
trihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a structure that gives support to the outside of a building by absorbing excessive outward thrust.
The outer walls of the immense church were supported by buttresses.
- synonyms:
- beam, brace, prop, shore
- similar words:
- bar, column, pillar, post, stanchion, strut, support
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definition 2: |
anything that gives support.
The tireless work of the young volunteers was a buttress to the movement.- synonyms:
- brace, encouragement, prop, support
- similar words:
- bulwark, help, maintenance, supporter, sustenance
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related words: |
brace, dependence |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
buttresses, buttressing, buttressed |
definition 1: |
to give structural support to with a buttress.
The walls of the fortress were buttressed with wooden beams.- synonyms:
- brace, prop, shore up, support
- similar words:
- bolster, help, strengthen, undergird, uphold
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definition 2: |
to add support or credibility to.
The defense attorney buttressed her case with an expert witness.- synonyms:
- bolster, brace, reinforce, strengthen, support, sustain
- similar words:
- affirm, defend, fortify, help, maintain, uphold
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related words: |
arm, brace, bulwark, confirm, fortify, gird, pillar, reinforce, shore, stay, wall |
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