noun Download 🔗Share A large cushion or pillow. Examples : "My grandmother's favorite armchair had a large bolster for extra comfort. " item building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pad, quilt, or anything used to hinder pressure, support part of the body, or make a bandage sit easy upon a wounded part; a compress. Examples : "The nurse placed a soft bolster under Sarah's head to make her more comfortable during the nap. " medicine body aid Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small spacer located on top of the axle of horse-drawn wagons that gives the front wheels enough clearance to turn. Examples : "The wagon maker carefully inspected the bolster on the newly repaired axle, ensuring it was properly sized for a smooth turning radius. " vehicle part machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short, horizontal structural timber between a post and a beam for enlarging the bearing area of the post and/or reducing the span of the beam. Examples : "The carpenter carefully placed a bolster between the wobbly porch post and the beam above to prevent the porch from sagging further. " architecture building structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A beam in the middle of a railway truck, supporting the body of the car. Examples : "The train car's bolster supported the heavy load of luggage. " vehicle structure machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The perforated plate in a punching machine on which anything rests when being punched. Examples : "The metal worker carefully placed the decorative metal piece onto the bolster of the punching machine before starting the operation. " machine technical industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The part of a knife blade that abuts upon the end of the handle. Examples : "The chef carefully examined the bolster of the knife before using it to chop vegetables. " part item utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The metallic end of a pocketknife handle. Examples : "The shiny bolster on my grandfather's old pocketknife showed years of polishing. " item utensil machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The rolls forming the ends or sides of the Ionic capital. Examples : "The architect pointed to the bolster of the Ionic capital, explaining how its curved form contributes to the temple's elegant appearance. " architecture part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A block of wood on the carriage of a siege gun, upon which the breech of the gun rests when arranged for transportation. Examples : "The artillery crew carefully positioned the gun's breech onto the bolster for transport. " military weapon machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To brace, reinforce, secure, or support. Examples : "The new teacher's enthusiasm bolstered student interest in the class. " aid business economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading