Meaning | A device designed to provide additional strength. |
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Example | "the cardboard backing was just a strengthener" |
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Synonym | reinforcement |
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Narrower | backing, mount | Something forming a back that is added for strengthening |
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brace, bracing | A structural member used to stiffen a framework |
brace | A support that steadies or strengthens something else |
safety arch | An undecorated arch that is included in order to strengthen or support a construction |
Broader | device | An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose |
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Verbs | strengthen | make strong or stronger |
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