Buttressing
Buttressing noun - A support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building.
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Bolster and buttressing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Bolster" instead a verb "Buttressing".
Nearby Words: buttress, buttressed
Bolster
Bolster verb - To hold up or serve as a foundation for.
Buttressing and bolster are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Buttressing" with "Bolster", this verbs are similar.
Nearby Words: bolstered, bolstering
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