Buttresses are pieces of architecture that support the weight of a building. They are usually made out of stone or brick, and they help to keep the building stable.
The buttresses help to support the weight of the tower.
The buttresses help to keep the walls of the castle strong.
noun
a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
Synonyms:
verb
make stronger or defensible
verb
reinforce with a buttress
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Heavy buttresses divide the windows and support the tower.
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At the base of the buttress are two dungeons or cells.
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'Endiandra discolor' is a buttressed rainforest tree.
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The base of the trunk sometimes has buttresses.
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The walls and buttress were made of tezontle.
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But the second argument does tend to buttress the first.
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Four citations buttress the claims made in the passage.
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The mountain is located on the western buttress of Abbot Pass.
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The nave to the east cuts around the buttress to embrace it.
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It was among the first buildings in the world to use the flying buttress.