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BUTTRESSING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Buttressing.

Buttressing - as a noun

A support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buttress10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Buttressing - as a verb

To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.

(by extension) to support something or someone by supplying evidence; to corroborate or substantiate.

Example Sentences

"The coach focused on buttressing the team's weaknesses during training."
"The team is buttressing their argument with strong evidence and data."
"The government is buttressing the economy by providing financial aid to businesses."
"He is buttressing his position with logical reasoning."
"The author is buttressing his theory with extensive research."
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Word Game Points

Is BUTTRESSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buttressing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUTTRESSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is BUTTRESSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buttressing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUTTRESSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is BUTTRESSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buttressing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUTTRESSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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