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Definitions for: Reenforce [v] make stronger; "reinforced concrete"
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
Synonyms: reinforce
See Also: beef up, bolster, bolster up, buttress, fortify, line, mine, strengthen, support
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