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Buttress
ˈbʌtrɪs
Buttress definitions
noun
buttress
buttresses
- a structure of stone or brick built against a wall to strengthen or support it
"the cathedral's massive buttresses"
- a projecting portion of a hill or mountain
- a source of defence or support
"she clung to her shrinking faith as a buttress against despair"
verb
buttress
buttressed
buttresses
buttressing
- provide (a building or structure) with buttresses
"we buttressed the wall as it was showing signs of cracking and collapse"
- increase the strength of or justification for; reinforce
"authority was buttressed by religious belief"