About The Word Reenforce
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Reenforce
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What's The Definition Of Reenforce?
[v] make stronger; "reinforced concrete"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Reenforce: reinforce Related Terms | Find terms related to Reenforce: See Also | beef up | bolster | bolster up | buttress | fortify | line | mine | strengthen | support Reenforce In Webster's Dictionary \Re`["e]n*force"\ (-f?rs"), v. t. [Pref. re- +
enforce: cf. F. renforcer.]
To strengthen with new force, assistance, material, or
support; as, to re["e]nforce an argument; to re["e]nforce a
garment; especially, to strengthen with additional troops, as
an army or a fort, or with additional ships, as a fleet.
[Written also {reinforce}.]
\Re`["e]n*force"\, n. [See {Re["e]nforce}, v., and cf. {Ranforce}, {Reinforce}.] Something which re["e]nforces or strengthens. Specifically: (a) That part of a cannon near the breech which is thicker than the rest of the piece, so as better to resist the force of the exploding powder. See Illust. of {Cannon}. (b) An additional thickness of canvas, cloth, or the like, around an eyelet, buttonhole, etc. |
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