подпирам — meaning in English
podpiram
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English meaning
- bolster noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
- brace noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
- buttress noun A brick, concrete or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
- prop noun An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.
- rest noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
- support noun Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.
- underpin verb To support from below with props or masonry.
Senses
подпирам is used for these senses in English:
- bolster (transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
- brace To furnish with braces; to support; to prop.
- brace To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen.
- buttress To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
- prop (transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
- rest (transitive, intransitive, reflexive) To lean, lie, or lay.
- shore up (transitive, often, figuratively) To reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure).
- support (transitive) To help keep from falling.
bolster — full definition
- noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
- verb To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
brace — full definition
- noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
- noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
- verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.