bolstering

bol·ster

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bohl-ster]
- /ˈboʊl stər/
- /ˈbəʊl.stər.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bohl-ster]
- /ˈboʊl stər/

Definitions of bolstering word

noun bolstering a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc. 1
noun bolstering anything resembling this in form or in use as a support. 1
noun bolstering any pillow, cushion, or pad. 1
noun bolstering Nautical. Also called bolster plate. a circular casting on the side of a vessel, through which an anchor chain passes. a timber used as a temporary support. a beam for holding lines or rigging without chafing. a bag filled with buoyant material, fitted into a small boat. 1
noun bolstering Metalworking. an anvillike support for the lower die of a drop forge. 1
noun bolstering Masonry. a timber or the like connecting two ribs of a centering. a chisel with a blade splayed toward the edge, used for cutting bricks. 1

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Origin of bolstering

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English bolstre (noun), Old English bolster; cognate with Old Norse bolstr, Dutch bolster, German Polster

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Parts of speech for Bolstering

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bolstering popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for bolstering

adjective bolstering

comforting — If you say that something is comforting, you mean it makes you feel less worried or unhappy.

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