Buttressing - English meaning
Buttressing – definitions in English dictionary
verbProvide (a building or structure) with buttresses.
Usage examples:
We buttressed the wall as it was showing signs of cracking and collapse
nounA structure of stone or brick built against a wall to strengthen or support it.
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The cathedral's massive buttresses
nounA source of defence or support.
Usage examples:
She clung to her shrinking faith as a buttress against despair
verbPresent participle of buttress
Usage examples:
It was decided to buttress the crumbling walls., the arguments for change are buttressed by events …
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Word origin
Middle English: from Old French (ars) bouterez ‘thrusting (arch)’, from boter ‘to strike or thrust’ (see butt1).
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