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Buttress

Verb / ˈbʌtrʌs / Another word for buttress — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a structure built against a wall to support or reinforce it

Synonyms & similar words

buttressing support brace prop stay column pillar post uphold reinforce underpin bolster buttress sustain bear carry undergird strengthen stabilize fortify

Example sentences

  1. The church had beautiful stone buttresses that held up the roof.
  2. The builders added extra buttresses to the castle walls to make them stronger.
  3. The engineer recommended adding a buttress to support the bridge.
  4. The wall was leaning, so they put up a buttress to keep it from falling over.
  5. The old building needed a lot of repairs, especially to the buttresses.

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