Definition of buttressing Buttressing

/bʌˈtɹʌsɪŋ/ - [butrusing] -

We found 4 definitions of buttressing from 4 different sources.

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What does buttressing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

buttressing - a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
  buttress
  support a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • buttressing (Verb)
    Present participle of buttress.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • buttressing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Buttress

Part of speech

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  • buttressing, verb, gerund of buttress (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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