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   Bol·ster

   /ˈbōlstər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support.
   • ▪ a part of a vehicle or tool providing structural support.
   • ▪ a short timber cap over a post designed to increase the bearing of the beams it supports.

   verb

   • 1. support or strengthen; prop up: "the fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence"
   • ▪ provide (a seat) with padded support: "they bolstered the seats for a more comfortable ride"

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bolster and German Polster.

   Derivatives

   • 1. bolsterer noun

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   3 days ago · A short, horizontal structural timber between a post and a beam for enlarging the bearing area of the post and/or reducing the span of the beam. Synonyms: cross-head, pillow. A beam in the middle of a railway truck, supporting the body of the car.

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   Bolster definition: . See examples of BOLSTER used in a sentence.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › bolster_n1bolster, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun bolster mean? There are 23 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun bolster , six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBOLSTERED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   uk / ˈbəʊl.stə r/ us / ˈboʊl.stɚ /. to support or improve something or make it stronger: More money is needed to bolster the industry. She tried to bolster my confidence / morale (= encourage me and make me feel stronger) by telling me that I had a special talent. They need to do something to bolster their image.

6. www.wordsmyth.netbolster | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   Definition of bolster. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels. Log In

7. www.wordnik.com › words › bolsterbolster - definition and meaning - Wordnik

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   To prop; support; uphold; maintain: generally implying support of a weak, falling, or unworthy cause or object, or support based on insufficient grounds: now usually with up: as, to bolster up his pretensions with lies. To furnish with a bolster in dress; pad; stuff out with padding.

8. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › bolsterBolster - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   verb. /ˈbəʊlstə/ IPA. Dictionary definition of bolster. To support or strengthen, often with the addition of extra resources or encouragement. "The town hired more police officers to bolster their law enforcement presence." Detailed meaning of bolster.