Translation of buttressing from English into Dutch
Noun
1.
metaphorical
- The policy changes were a buttressing of the economy.De beleidswijzigingen waren een versterking van de economie.
2.
architecture
- The buttressing of the old cathedral was necessary.De versterking van de oude kathedraal was noodzakelijk.
Adjective
1.
support
- Her buttressing evidence convinced the jury.Haar ondersteunend bewijs overtuigde de jury.
2.
architecture
- The buttressing beams ensured the building's stability.De versterkende balken zorgden voor de stabiliteit van het gebouw.
Synonyms and analogies of buttressing in English
Examples of buttressing in a sentence
His support was a buttressing to her confidence. Buttressing was added to the bridge to ensure stability. The castle's buttressing prevented it from collapsing. The buttressing arguments strengthened the case. His buttressing remarks added weight to the proposal. The buttressing columns were essential for the cathedral's design.
Buttressing walls were added to support the old structure.
Verb
tr.
1.
general support
support or strengthen- The arguments were buttressed by strong evidence from recent studies.De argumenten werden ondersteund door sterk bewijs uit recente studies.
2.
figurative
reinforce an idea or argument- His data buttressed the theory significantly.Zijn gegevens ondersteunden de theorie aanzienlijk.
Noun
1.
figurative
source of defense or support- Freedom of speech is a buttress of democracy.Vrijheid van meningsuiting is een steunpilaar van de democratie
2.
architecture
- The cathedral's buttress was beautifully carved.De steunbeer van de kathedraal was prachtig gesneden.
Expressions with buttress: examples in English and translations in Dutch
luchtboog
The cathedral's flying buttress allowed for large stained glass windows.
steundraad
ondersteuningsdraad
The machine uses a buttress thread for stability.
Translations of "buttressing" in Context ordered by category and frequency
ondersteuning
versterking