buttress

As verbs the difference between prepare and buttress

is that prepare is to make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble while buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.

As nouns the difference between prepare and buttress

is that prepare is preparation while buttress is a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.

As nouns the difference between buttress and countenance

is that buttress is (architecture) a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it while countenance is appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

As verbs the difference between buttress and countenance

is that buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress while countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.