Pronunciation: /ˈbʌtrɪs/
noun a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall
A1 The castle had strong buttresses to support the walls.
A2 The old building was reinforced with buttresses to prevent it from collapsing.
B1 The cathedral's buttresses were adorned with intricate carvings.
B2 The architect designed the bridge with additional buttresses for added stability.
C1 The engineer proposed installing steel buttresses to reinforce the structure.
C2 The buttresses of the dam were crucial in preventing a catastrophic flood.
verb to provide support or reinforcement
A1 She used wooden beams to buttress the old bridge.
A2 The company decided to buttress their argument with additional data.
B1 The government plans to buttress the economy with new policies.
B2 The defense attorney tried to buttress her case with witness testimonies.
C1 The research study buttressed its findings with extensive statistical analysis.
C2 The author buttressed his theory with references to multiple scholarly articles.
formal The architect included several buttresses in the design to provide additional support for the building.
informal Make sure to lean against the buttress for a good photo op.
slang I could use a strong buttress to help me get through this tough time.
figurative Her friends acted as a buttress for her during the difficult period in her life.
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