bolster
21bolster — /ˈboʊlstə / (say bohlstuh) noun 1. a long ornamental pillow for a bed, sofa, etc. 2. something resembling this in form or use. 3. a pillow, cushion, or pad. 4. a support, as one for a bridge truss. 5. a chisel with a 110 mm cutting face. –verb… …
22bolster — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English belg bag more at belly Date: before 12th century 1. a long pillow or cushion 2. a structural part designed to eliminate friction or provide support or bearing II. transitive …
23Bolster — The Hebrew word kebir, rendered pillow in 1 Sam. 19:13, 16, but in Revised Version marg. quilt or network, probably means some counterpane or veil intended to protect the head of the sleeper. A different Hebrew word (meraashoth ) is used for… …
24bolster — verb Bolster is used with these nouns as the object: ↑argument, ↑balance sheet, ↑case, ↑claim, ↑confidence, ↑defence, ↑economy, ↑finance, ↑image, ↑morale, ↑regime, ↑ …
25bolster — Synonyms and related words: advance, affirm, afford support, aid, air mattress, assist, assure, attest, authenticate, back, back up, bear, bear out, bear up, bedding, bolster up, brace, brace up, buck up, buoy up, buttress, carry, certify, cheer …
26bolster — m (bolstres/bolstras), n (bolstres/ ) bolster, cushion …
27bolster — [OE] The idea underlying bolster ‘long pillow’ is of something stuffed, so that it swells up. It comes from a prehistoric Germanic *bolstraz, which was a derivative of *bolg , *bulg (source also of bellows, belly, billow and possibly bell, bellow …
28bolster up — see bolster 2) …
29bolster — verb an occasional word of thanks would really bolster the staff s morale Syn: strengthen, reinforce, boost, fortify, renew; support, sustain, buoy up, prop up, shore up, maintain, aid, help; augment, increase Ant: undermine …
30bolster up — See: bolster I …
