About The Word Appui
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Appui
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What's The Definition Of Appui?Synonyms | Synonyms for Appui: Related Terms | Find terms related to Appui: See Also | Appui In Webster's Dictionary \Ap`pui"\, n. [F., fr. L. ad + podium foothold, Gr. ?,
dim. of ?, ?, foot.]
A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. [Obs.]
If a vine be to climb trees that are of any great
height, there would be stays and appuies set to it.
--Holland.
{Point d'appui}. [F., a point of support.] (Mil.)
(a) A given point or body, upon which troops are formed, or
by which are marched in line or column.
(b) An advantageous defensive support, as a castle, morass,
wood, declivity, etc.
\Ap`pui"\, n. (Man.) The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle. {Point d'appui}, any point of support or basis of operations, as a rallying point. |
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