buttress

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building

Similar word(s): buttressing

Definition categories: man–made, support

Sentences with buttress as a noun:

- Crowell Buttresses, Dismal Buttress, Hourglass Buttress, Kardam Buttress, Seven Buttresses Milestone Buttress on Tryfan. The direct route is highlighted.

verb

1. reinforce with a buttress

- Buttress the church

Definition categories: change, reenforce, reinforce

2. make stronger or defensible

- buttress your thesis

Definition categories: change, fortify, strengthen