Definition of
buttress has definitions from the field of architecture
1
[ verb ] make stronger or defensible; buttress your thesis"

Related terms

strengthen

2
[ verb ] reinforce with a buttress

Examples

"Buttress the church"

Related terms

reinforce

3
[ noun ] (architecture) a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building

Synonyms

buttressing

Related terms

support flying_buttress

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

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