noun a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall
verb to provide support or reinforcement
In geology, a buttress refers to a rock formation that supports or reinforces a larger geological structure.
In architecture, a buttress is a structure built against or projecting from a wall which serves to support or reinforce the wall.
In engineering, a buttress is a structure used to support or strengthen a building or structure.
In botany, a buttress root is a large, above-ground root that provides support and stability to tall trees in tropical forests.
In writing, the term 'buttress' can be used metaphorically to describe supporting evidence or arguments that strengthen a particular point or claim.
In architecture, a buttress is a structure built against or projecting from a wall to provide support and reinforcement.
In engineering, buttresses are used to support and stabilize structures such as bridges, dams, and retaining walls.
Historians may use the term 'buttress' to describe external sources or documents that support their research or arguments.