Buttress
Related Definitions
[n] a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
[v] make stronger or defensible; "buttress your thesis"
[v] reinforce with a buttress; "Buttress the church"
Related Terms
abutment, advocate, affirm, afford support, alpenstock, arc-boutant, arm, athletic supporter, attest, authenticate, back, back up, backbone, backing, bandeau, bank, beam, bear, bear out, bear up, bearer, beef up, bolster, bolster up, bra, brace, brace up,