buttress (Meaning)
buttress (n)
a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
buttress (v)
reinforce with a buttress
make stronger or defensible
buttress (n.)
A projecting mass of masonry, used for resisting the thrust of an arch, or for ornament and symmetry.
Anything which supports or strengthens.
buttress (v. t.)
To support with a buttress; to prop; to brace firmly.
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buttress Sentence Examples
- The ancient cathedral's towering buttresses supported its weight for centuries.
- Engineers reinforced the bridge with massive stone buttresses to withstand the river's force.
- The castle's walls leaned against sturdy buttresses, guarding against invasion.
- To stabilize the structure, workers added additional buttresses along the building's exterior.
- The scholar's argument served as a buttress for his thesis, supporting its validity.
- The financial institution provided a significant loan to buttress the struggling company.
- She relied on her friends' encouragement as a psychological buttress during tough times.
- The government implemented policies to buttress the economy amid the recession.
- In architecture, buttresses not only provide support but also enhance the aesthetic appeal of buildings.
- The friendship between the two nations acted as a diplomatic buttress against potential conflicts.
FAQs About the word buttress
a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building, reinforce with a buttress, make stronger or defensibleA projecting mass of masonry, used f
pillar,anchor, backbone, dependence, spine, mainstay, crutch, standby, dependance,reliance
weaken, weaken, undermine,undermine,undercut, undercut,
The ancient cathedral's towering buttresses supported its weight for centuries.
Engineers reinforced the bridge with massive stone buttresses to withstand the river's force.
The castle's walls leaned against sturdy buttresses, guarding against invasion.
To stabilize the structure, workers added additional buttresses along the building's exterior.
