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Term: Butressed

Description:

The term "butressed" is commonly used as a verb and an adjective to describe something that is supported, reinforced, or fortified. It can also refer to a specific architectural feature known as a buttress.

Senses:

Verb:

1. (transitive) To support or reinforce something, typically a building or a structure, with a buttress.

2. (intransitive) To add support or strength to an argument, idea, or theory.

Adjective:

1. (architecture) Describing a building or structure that has been supported or reinforced with buttresses; buttressed.

2. (figuratively) Describing an argument or idea that has been supported or fortified with evidence or logical reasoning.

Usages:

Popular:

1. The ancient cathedral was beautifully butressed to withstand the test of time.

2. The government butressed their claim by presenting compelling evidence to the court.

Local:

1. After the earthquake, the damaged wall needed to be butressed with additional support to prevent collapse.

2. The professor always butresses his lectures with real-life examples to engage his students.

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