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• Buttress — This article is about an architectural structure. For the large tree root, see Buttress root. For slang, see buttocks. A buttress is an architectural structure built against (a counterfort) or projecting from a wall which serves to support or… …   Wikipedia

• buttress — but|tress1 [ˈbʌtrəs] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: boterez, from boter; BUTT2] a brick or stone structure built to support a wall buttress 2 buttress2 v [T] formal to support a system, idea, argument etc, especially by providing money …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• argument — noun 1 discussion ADJECTIVE ▪ bitter, heated, violent ▪ big ▪ I had a big argument with my mother this morning. ▪ little, petty …   Collocations dictionary

• buttress — 1 noun (C) a brick or stone structure built to support a wall 2 verb (T) to support a system, idea, argument etc, especially by providing money: The evidence seemed to buttress their argument …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• buttress — [[t]bʌ̱trəs[/t]] buttresses, buttressing, buttressed 1) N COUNT Buttresses are supports, usually made of stone or brick, that support a wall. 2) VERB To buttress an argument, system, or person means to give them support and strength. [WRITTEN] [V …   English dictionary

• buttress — n. & v. n. 1 a a projecting support of stone or brick etc. built against a wall. b a source of help or encouragement (she was a buttress to him in his trouble). 2 a projecting portion of a hill or mountain. v.tr. (often foll. by up) 1 support… …   Useful english dictionary

• buttress — verb Buttress is used with these nouns as the object: ↑argument …   Collocations dictionary

• architecture — /ahr ki tek cheuhr/, n. 1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of… …   Universalium

• United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …   Universalium

• Gothic Architecture — • History of the style Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Gothic Architecture     Gothic Architecture     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

• support — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Maintenance Nouns 1. (financial support) support, maintenance, upkeep, sustenance. See aid. 2. (foundation) ground, foundation, groundwork, substratum, base, basis; terra firma; purchase, grip, footing,… …   English dictionary for students