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buttress

/ˈbʌtrəs/

buttressnoun

buttresses

/ˈbʌtrəs/

Translations

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.

Additional translations

appuiSens figuré.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

buttressverb

buttressed

Past Simple

buttressed

Past Participle

buttressing

ing-form

/ˈbʌtrɪs/

Translations

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.

Additional translations

contreforterSens technique en architecture.

étayerSens figuré, notamment pour un argument ou une thèse.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

shore up

buttressadjective

/ˈbʌtrɪs/

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

Translations

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.

Definitions

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

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

buttresspast participle

Definitions

Strengthened or supported by one or more buttresses; reinforced.

The buttressed cathedral tower dominated the skyline.