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buttress

/ˈbʌtrəs/

buttresssubstantiv

buttresses

Pl.

/ˈbʌtrəs/

Übersetzungen

contrefort

The ancient cathedral was reinforced with a series of buttresses to prevent it from collapsing.

L'ancienne cathédrale a été renforcée par une série de contreforts pour éviter qu'elle ne s'effondre.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

appuiSens figuré.

Definitionen

A projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.

The ancient cathedral was reinforced with a series of buttresses to prevent it from collapsing.

A source of defense or support.

The new policy served as a buttress for the company's financial stability.

A projecting part of a mountain, cliff, or rock face that resembles a buttress.

The climbers attempted the steep north buttress of the peak.

Synonyme

buttressverb

buttressed

Präteritum

buttressed

Partizip Perfekt

buttressing

Gerundium

/ˈbʌtrɪs/

Übersetzungen

renforcer

The lawyer buttressed her case with strong evidence and expert testimonies.

L'avocate a renforcé son argumentaire par des preuves solides et des témoignages d'experts.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

contreforterSens technique en architecture.

étayerSens figuré, notamment pour un argument ou une thèse.

Definitionen

To support or strengthen something, especially a structure or argument.

The lawyer buttressed her case with strong evidence and expert testimonies.

To provide (a wall, building, etc.) with external supports called buttresses.

Engineers buttressed the centuries-old bridge to extend its lifespan.

Synonyme

shore up

buttressadjektiv

/ˈbʌtrɪs/

Used attributively in phrases such as "buttress wall" or "buttress roots"; functions adjectivally to denote supporting nature.

Übersetzungen

de contrefortSurtout en architecture.

The buttress walls absorbed the outward thrust of the vaulted roof.

Les murs de contrefort ont absorbé la poussée vers l'extérieur de la voûte.

Definitionen

Serving as or relating to a buttress; supporting or reinforcing.

The buttress walls absorbed the outward thrust of the vaulted roof.

buttresspartizip perfekt

Definitionen

Strengthened or supported by one or more buttresses; reinforced.

The buttressed cathedral tower dominated the skyline.