bolsters
Meaning of bolsters
- a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support.
- a part on a vehicle or tool providing structural support or reducing friction.
- support or strengthen.
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
Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bolster and German Polster .
plural noun
a heavy chisel used for cutting bricks.
early 20th century: of unknown origin.
Information about bolsters
- The singular form of bolsters is: bolster.
- Languages in which bolsters is used:
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Hyphenation of bolsters
bol-sters
- It consists of 2 syllables and 8 chars.
- bolsters is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
bolsters synonyms
Meaning a rectangular cloth bag stuffed with feathers or other soft materials, used to support the head when lying or sleeping:
Meaning a bag of cloth stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on:
Meaning a thick piece of soft material, typically used to protect or shape something, or to absorb liquid:
Meaning a thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright:
Meaning an instance or period of resting:
Meaning make or become stronger:
Meaning strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material:
Meaning help or encourage (something) to increase or improve:
Meaning provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack:
Meaning cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue:
Meaning provide (a building or structure) with buttresses:
Meaning prepare (oneself) for something difficult or unpleasant:
Meaning make or become stiff or rigid:
Meaning confirm or support (something which has been questioned):
Meaning help or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something:
Meaning help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work:
Meaning make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources:
Meaning add an extra element or amount to:
Meaning make (something) greater by adding to it; increase:
Meaning encourage the growth of:
Meaning become or make greater in size, amount, or degree:
Meaning imbue (something) with new life and vitality:
Meaning give strength or energy to:
Meaning resume (an activity) after an interruption:
Meaning (of a living organism) grow (new tissue) after loss or damage:
bolsters antonyms
Meaning erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation):
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