buttress

Meanings

• noun

  A large mass of masonry projecting from and supporting an exterior wall, especially of a Gothic or Romanesque church.

  - "The buttresses of the cathedral provided support to the walls."
  - "The architect designed the building with sturdy buttresses to withstand strong winds."

• verb

  To support or prop up.

  - "He had to buttress his argument with facts."
  - "The weak bridge needed to be buttressed before it could be used again."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbʌtɹəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

brace , counterfort

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with buttress
huttes , putties , ruttes

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Variants

List of all variants of buttress that leads to same result
buttress , buttressed , buttresses , buttressing , flying buttress , flying buttresses

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Etymology

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Old French butress, from butte 'hump, mound'.

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Trivia

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1. Buttresses were used extensively in medieval Europe to support the weight of large, Gothic cathedrals.

2. The term 'buttress' is also used in geology to describe a type of rock formation.

3. Buttresses can be found in various other structures, such as bridges and dams, to provide additional support and stability.

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Related Concepts

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1. architecture: Buttresses are a common feature in various architectural styles.

2. structural engineering: Buttresses are used to provide additional support and stability to structures.

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Culture

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Buttresses have been used extensively in architecture, particularly in Gothic and Romanesque styles, to provide structural support and stability to buildings. They are often decorated with intricate carvings and designs. In literature, buttresses are used as metaphors for support and strength.

How to Memorize "buttress"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, stone structure with protruding masses supporting the walls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of support and stability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'buttress' comes from the Old French word 'butte', meaning 'hump' or 'mound'.

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