noun🔗ShareTraversin, coussinA large cushion or pillow."My grandmother's favorite armchair had a large bolster for extra comfort. "Le fauteuil préféré de ma grand-mère avait un grand traversin pour plus de confort.itembuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTraversin, coussinA 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."The nurse placed a soft bolster under Sarah's head to make her more comfortable during the nap. "L'infirmière a placé un traversin moelleux sous la tête de Sarah pour la rendre plus confortable pendant la sieste.medicinebodyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTraverseA small spacer located on top of the axle of horse-drawn wagons that gives the front wheels enough clearance to turn."The wagon maker carefully inspected the bolster on the newly repaired axle, ensuring it was properly sized for a smooth turning radius. "Le charron a soigneusement inspecté la traverse sur l'essieu nouvellement réparé, s'assurant qu'elle était de la bonne taille pour un rayon de braquage fluide.vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSupport, pièce de boisA 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."The carpenter carefully placed a bolster between the wobbly porch post and the beam above to prevent the porch from sagging further. "Le charpentier a soigneusement placé une pièce de bois entre le poteau bancal du porche et la poutre au-dessus pour empêcher le porche de s'affaisser davantage.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTraverseA beam in the middle of a railway truck, supporting the body of the car."The train car's bolster supported the heavy load of luggage. "La traverse du wagon supportait la lourde charge de bagages.vehiclestructuremachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa plaque perforéeThe perforated plate in a punching machine on which anything rests when being punched."The metal worker carefully placed the decorative metal piece onto the bolster of the punching machine before starting the operation. "L'ouvrier métallurgiste a soigneusement placé la pièce de métal décorative sur la plaque perforée de la machine à poinçonner avant de commencer l'opération.machinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMitre, gardeThe part of a knife blade that abuts upon the end of the handle."The chef carefully examined the bolster of the knife before using it to chop vegetables. "Le chef a soigneusement examiné la garde du couteau avant de l'utiliser pour hacher les légumes.partitemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMitre, embout métalliqueThe metallic end of a pocketknife handle."The shiny bolster on my grandfather's old pocketknife showed years of polishing. "La mitre brillante du vieux couteau de poche de mon grand-père montrait des années de polissage.itemutensilmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLes volutes formant les extrémités ou les côtés du chapiteau ioniqueThe rolls forming the ends or sides of the Ionic capital."The architect pointed to the bolster of the Ionic capital, explaining how its curved form contributes to the temple's elegant appearance. "L'architecte a montré les volutes du chapiteau ionique, expliquant comment sa forme incurvée contribue à l'apparence élégante du temple.architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloc de boisA block of wood on the carriage of a siege gun, upon which the breech of the gun rests when arranged for transportation."The artillery crew carefully positioned the gun's breech onto the bolster for transport. "L'équipe d'artillerie a soigneusement positionné la culasse du canon sur le bloc de bois pour le transport.militaryweaponmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRenforcer, soutenirTo brace, reinforce, secure, or support."The new teacher's enthusiasm bolstered student interest in the class. "L'enthousiasme du nouveau professeur a renforcé l'intérêt des élèves pour le cours.aidbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading