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- verb
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- to provide support or reinforcement [Princeton Review]
- give greatly needed support [Smirnov]
- noun
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- long pillow, usu shaped like a roll, across the head of a bed [Barron]
- a structural part designed to eliminate friction or provide support or bearing [Taisha]
More word meanings for bolster
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- Wiktionary:
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- WordNet:
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- Merriam-Webster Online:
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- MSN Encarta:
- bolster @ Encarta
- American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language:
- bolster @ AHD provided by Yahoo! Education
- Answers.com:
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