buttress
11buttress — buttressless, adj. buttresslike, adj. /bu tris/, n. 1. any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, esp. a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall. 2. any prop or support …
12buttress — I UK [ˈbʌtrəs] / US noun [countable] Word forms buttress : singular buttress plural buttresses a structure made of brick or stone that sticks out from the wall of a building to support it • See: flying buttress II UK [ˈbʌtrəs] / US verb… …
13buttress — Synonyms and related words: 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,… …
14buttress — I. noun Etymology: Middle English butres, from Anglo French (arche) boteraz thrusting (arch), ultimately from buter to thrust more at butt Date: 14th century 1. a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a… …
15buttress — but|tress1 [ˈbʌtrəs] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: boterez, from boter; BUTT2] a brick or stone structure built to support a wall buttress 2 buttress2 v [T] formal to support a system, idea, argument etc, especially by providing money …
16buttress — but|tress1 [ bʌtrəs ] noun count a structure made of brick or stone that sticks out from the wall of a building to support it => FLYING BUTTRESS buttress but|tress 2 [ bʌtrəs ] verb transitive FORMAL to make someone or something stronger by… …
17buttress — [[t]bʌ̱trəs[/t]] buttresses, buttressing, buttressed 1) N COUNT Buttresses are supports, usually made of stone or brick, that support a wall. 2) VERB To buttress an argument, system, or person means to give them support and strength. [WRITTEN] [V …
18buttress — A mass of masonry or brickwork used as a support or brace counteracting the outward (lateral) thrust of an arch or vault. A pier buttress is a solid mass of masonry. A flying buttress is one which reaches over a side aisle to support the heavy …
19Buttress — ¤ A masonry projection used as additional support for walls. Notre Dame Cathedral is a good examlple of the use of Buttresses. ¤ Projection from a wall for additional support. (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 410) Related terms:… …
20buttress — but•tress [[t]ˈbʌ trɪs[/t]] n. 1) bui archit. a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts 2) any prop or support 3) something resembling a buttress in shape or… …
