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buttress

/ˈbʌtrəs/

Translations

buttressnoun

buttresses

/ˈbʌtrəs/

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.

Synonyms

buttressverb

buttressed

Past Simple

buttressed

Past Participle

buttressing

Gerund

/ˈbʌtrɪs/

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.

Synonyms

shore up

buttressadjective

/ˈbʌtrɪs/

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

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

buttressnoun

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.

buttressverb

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.

buttressadjective

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

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