buttresses

[US]/ˈbʌt.rɪ.sɪz/
[UK]/ˈbʌ.trə.siz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Structural supports, typically projecting outward from a building wall, used to strengthen it against lateral pressure.
v.To reinforce or support something with buttresses.

Phrases & Collocations

stone buttresses

flying buttresses

buttresses support

buttresses strengthen

buttresses enhance

buttresses architecture

buttresses design

buttresses stability

buttresses building

Example Sentences

the old cathedral has many stone buttresses to support its walls.

buttresses are essential in gothic architecture for stability.

the castle's buttresses were built to withstand strong winds.

engineers designed the bridge with buttresses to enhance its strength.

in the storm, the buttresses held the old church steady.

he admired the intricate carvings on the buttresses of the building.

buttresses can be both functional and decorative in architecture.

the university's library features buttresses that add to its grandeur.

many historical buildings use buttresses to support their heavy roofs.

architects often study how buttresses affect the overall design.

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