bolster in Portuguese
bolster in Portuguese is cabeceira, travesseiro, apoiar — bolster means a long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
bolster in Portuguese
cabeceira
A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.
travesseiro
A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.
apoiar
(transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
What does "bolster" mean?
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noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
"She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed."
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verb To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
"New evidence bolstered the prosecution's case."
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bolster in a sentence
- She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed.
- New evidence bolstered the prosecution's case.
- The extra staff helped bolster customer service.
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What is "bolster" in Portuguese?
"bolster" in Portuguese is cabeceira, travesseiro, apoiar. bolster means: A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
How do you use "bolster" in a sentence?
Example: "She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed." In Portuguese, "bolster" is cabeceira, travesseiro, apoiar.
Are there other ways to say "bolster" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "bolster": cabeceira, travesseiro, apoiar.
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