bolster /bōlˈstər or bolˈ/

1. A long, sometimes cylindrical, pillow or cushion
2. A pad
3. Anything resembling it in form or use, esp any piece of a mechanism acting as a support against pressure
4. A form of cold chisel
5. The jutting-out part of a knife which abuts on the handle

1. (also with up) to support as with a bolster
2. To hold up
3. To pad (out, etc)

bolˈstered adjective

1. Supported
2. Swelled out

bolˈstering noun and adjective

Propping up or supporting

• angle iron
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