acquiesce |
buttress |
As verbs the difference between acquiesce and buttress
is that
acquiesce is while
buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
As a noun buttress is
(architecture) a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
stiffen |
buttress |
Related terms |
Stiffen is a related term of buttress.
As verbs the difference between stiffen and buttress
is that
stiffen is to make stiff while
buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
As a noun buttress is
(architecture) a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
buttress |
stanchion |
Synonyms |
Buttress is a synonym of stanchion.
As nouns the difference between buttress and stanchion
is that
buttress is (architecture) a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it while
stanchion is a vertical pole, post, or support.
As verbs the difference between buttress and stanchion
is that
buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress while
stanchion is to erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions.
gird |
buttress |
Synonyms |
As verbs the difference between gird and buttress
is that
gird is to bind with a flexible rope or cord while
buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
As nouns the difference between gird and buttress
is that
gird is a sarcastic remark while
buttress is a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
strengthen |
buttress |
Related terms |
Buttress is a synonym of strengthen.
As verbs the difference between strengthen and buttress
is that
strengthen is to make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify; to reinforce while
buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
As a noun buttress is
a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
pillar |
buttress |
Related terms |
In architecture terms the difference between pillar and buttress
is that
pillar is a large post, often used as supporting architecture while
buttress is a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
buttress |
brace |
Related terms |
Buttress is a related term of brace.
As nouns the difference between buttress and brace
is that
buttress is (architecture) a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it while
brace is (obsolete) armor for the arm; vambrace.
As verbs the difference between buttress and brace
is that
buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress while
brace is (intransitive) to prepare for something bad, as an impact or blow.
buttress |
supporter |
Related terms |
Buttress is a related term of supporter.
As nouns the difference between buttress and supporter
is that
buttress is (architecture) a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it while
supporter is a person who gives support to someone or something.
As a verb buttress
is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
sustain |
buttress |
Related terms |
Sustain is a related term of buttress.
As nouns the difference between sustain and buttress
is that
sustain is (music) a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano while
buttress is (architecture) a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
As verbs the difference between sustain and buttress
is that
sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence while
buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
harden |
buttress |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between harden and buttress
is that
harden is to become hard (tough, resistant to pressure) while
buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
As a noun buttress is
a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
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