Bearing
Buttress
Buttress noun - A structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else.
Usage example: after the wall collapsed, the construction company agreed to rebuild it with a buttress
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Synonyms for Buttress
Bearing and buttress are semantically related in pillar topic. Sometimes you can use "Bearing" instead a noun "Buttress".
Nearby Words: buttressed, buttressing
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