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Reenforce

Reenforce Meaning & Definition
Reenforce Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Reenforce?

[v] make stronger; "reinforced concrete"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Reenforce: reinforce

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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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