Buttressing and Bolster

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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