bolster
US /ˈbolstɚ/
・UK /'bəʊlstə(r)/
B2TOEIC
v.t.Transitive VerbTo prop up or support (e.g. a wall)
We need to bolster the wall before it falls
n.NounA long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow.
The extra funding was a bolster to the research program.
n.NounA structural part used to give support.
The bridge used steel bolsters for added support.
n.NounA long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow.
She used a bolster to support her back.
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Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
- And I'd be interested in hearing about the ripple effect of those policies and how, when we have something like universal childcare, it'll bolster our health care system or it'll bolster our preventative violence system because we have children who are trained and given attention to from early childhood.
And I'd be interested in hearing about the ripple effect of those policies and how, when we have something like universal childcare, it'll bolster our health care system or it'll bolster our preventative violence system because we have children who are trained and given attention to from early childhood.
- And I'd be interested in hearing about the ripple effect of those policies and how, when we have something like universal childcare, it'll bolster our health care system or it'll bolster our preventative violence system because we have children who are trained and given attention to from early childhood.
And I'd be interested in hearing about the ripple effect of those policies and how, when we have something like universal childcare, it'll bolster our health care system or it'll bolster our preventative violence system because we have children who are trained and given attention to from early childhood.
Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
- AARP thinks that the -- the savings that we obtained from Medicare bolster the system,
AARP thinks that the -- the savings that we obtained from Medicare bolster the system,
Inside Trump’s renewed interest to acquire Greenland for US
- Denmark also saying it's prepared to bolster its own forces on the island as a way of deterring Russia.
Denmark also saying it's prepared to bolster its own forces on the island as a way of deterring Russia.
- Denmark also saying it's prepared to bolster its own forces on the island as a way of deterring Russia.
Denmark also saying it's prepared to bolster its own forces on the island as a way of deterring Russia.
The Biggest Lie About Veganism
- But it's only recently that research has delved into the question of whether or not a vegan diet can not only enhance athletic ability but bolster overall health in the long term.
But it's only recently that research has delved into the question of whether or not a vegan diet can not only enhance athletic ability but bolster overall health in the long term.
- but bolster overall health in the long term.
but bolster overall health in the long term.
Taiwan-China tensions increasing | FOX 5 News
- Meantime, as U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan vow to bolster the self-governing island's defenses against China.
Meantime, as U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan vow to bolster the self-governing island's defenses against China.
- lawmakers visiting Taiwan vowed to bolster the self-governing island's defenses against China.
lawmakers visiting Taiwan vowed to bolster the self-governing island's defenses against China.
How Uganda's election could be a story of violence and succession | REUTERS
- Wine has also vowed to tackle corruption, bolster youth employment and review agreements with international oil firms.
Wine has also vowed to tackle corruption, bolster youth employment and review agreements with international oil firms.
- Wine has also vowed to tackle corruption, bolster youth employment, and review agreements with international oil firms.
Wine has also vowed to tackle corruption, bolster youth employment, and review agreements with international oil firms.
Why Cambodia & Thailand Are Moving Towards War
- China signed deals to transfer the Cambodians a number of their corvettes to bolster their navy.
China signed deals to transfer the Cambodians a number of their corvettes to bolster their navy.
- China signed deals to transfer the Cambodians a number of their corvettes to bolster their navy,
China signed deals to transfer the Cambodians a number of their corvettes to bolster their navy,
Presidential Candidates Debate Cross-Strait Policy, 1992 Consensus | TaiwanPlus News
- He said that as president, he would bolster Taiwan's defenses without pro candidates were also asked by the media for their stances on the 1992 consensus, a disputed three decade old agreement in which the Gudang and the Chinese Communist Party agreed that there is one China which includes Taiwan, but each interprets their own government to be the legitimate ruler for the KMT.
He said that as president, he would bolster Taiwan's defenses without pro candidates were also asked by the media for their stances on the 1992 consensus, a disputed three decade old agreement in which the Gudang and the Chinese Communist Party agreed that there is one China which includes Taiwan, but each interprets their own government to be the legitimate ruler for the KMT.
- And TPP candidate Ko said that as president, he would bolster Taiwan's defenses without provoking war.
And TPP candidate Ko said that as president, he would bolster Taiwan's defenses without provoking war.
Kyani VG Presentation 2015 - English
- The Triangle of Health consists of three extraordinary nutritional products that together help boost, bolster,
The Triangle of Health consists of three extraordinary nutritional products that together help boost, bolster,
- help boost, bolster, and build every system in the body.
help boost, bolster, and build every system in the body.
5 Reasons Why Ecommece is Growing
- Welcome to Two Minute Tuesdays, where I give you two minutes of e-commerce advice to bolster your online success.
Welcome to Two Minute Tuesdays, where I give you two minutes of e-commerce advice to bolster your online success.
- two minutes of e-commerce advice to bolster your online success.
two minutes of e-commerce advice to bolster your online success.