buttress

Noun
  1. A support usually of stone or brick;
    Supports the wall of a building (synset 102932673)
    is a type of: support - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
    subtypes: arc-boutant, flying buttress - a buttress that stands apart from the main structure and connected to it by an arch
    same as: buttressing
Verb
  1. Reinforce with a buttress (synset 200223287)
    "Buttress the church"
    is a type of: reenforce, reinforce - make stronger
  2. Make stronger or defensible (synset 200223154)
    "buttress your thesis"
    is a type of: beef up, fortify, strengthen - make strong or stronger

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