Buttress and Stave

Buttress

Buttress noun - Something or someone to which one looks for support.
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Synonyms for Buttress

Stave and buttress are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stave" instead a noun "Buttress".

Nearby Words: buttressed, buttressing

Stave

Stave noun - One of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket.

Buttress and stave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buttress" instead a noun "Stave".

Nearby Words: staved, staving
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