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- pronunciation:
- steI
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an object used to support or steady something; brace.
- synonyms:
- brace, support
- similar words:
- prop
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| definition 2: |
a flat strip of metal, bone, or plastic used to stiffen part of a garment.
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| related words: |
bulwark, dependence, mainstay, truss |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
stays, staying, stayed |
| definition: |
to support or strengthen; give support to.
- synonyms:
- brace, strengthen, support
- similar words:
- buttress, fortify, reinforce, shore up, stabilize, stake, steady, truss
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| related words: |
shore, support |
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