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Buttress

Definition

A structure, usually a wall or a support, that is built to strengthen a building or a wall, especially one that is weak or in danger of falling down.

Example Sentences

1The architect designed a buttress to support the old church's crumbling wall.
2Is the buttress strong enough to hold the weight of the new extension?
3The ancient castle's walls were reinforced with several buttresses to prevent collapse.
4If you don't build a buttress, the entire facade might collapse during the renovation.
5There are several buttresses along the side of the medieval bridge that have been restored to their original condition.

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