HyperDic: strengthener

English > 1 sense of the word strengthener:
NOUNartifactstrengthener, reinforcementa device designed to provide additional strength
English > strengthener: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA device designed to provide additional strength.
Example"the cardboard backing was just a strengthener"
Synonymreinforcement
Narrowerbacking, mountSomething forming a back that is added for strengthening
brace, bracingA structural member used to stiffen a framework
braceA support that steadies or strengthens something else
safety archAn undecorated arch that is included in order to strengthen or support a construction
BroaderdeviceAn instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Verbsstrengthenmake strong or stronger

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