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BUTTRESS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Buttress.

How to pronounce buttress:

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Buttress - as a noun

A support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buttressing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Buttress - as a verb

Reinforce with a buttress

Example: "Buttress the church"

Make stronger or defensible

Example: "Buttress your thesis"

Example Sentences

"The engineer designed a strong buttress to provide stability to the bridge."
"The deteriorating wall needed a buttress to prevent it from collapsing."
"He buttressed his argument with solid evidence."
"The team needs to buttress their defense in the second half."
"The author used quotes from experts to buttress her claims."
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Word Game Points

Is BUTTRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buttress is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUTTRESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BUTTRESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buttress is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUTTRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BUTTRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buttress is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUTTRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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