bolster

• Substantiv für ein langes, dickes Polster oder eine Rolle, die oft unter andere Kissen gelegt wird, um Halt zu geben, oder die zur Stützung von Rücken oder Kopf dient. Daneben bezeichnet es allgemein eine Stütze oder Verstärkung.

A noun referring to a long, thick pillow or cushion, often placed under other pillows for support, or used as a support for the back or head.

1. Long pillowB2formal

   A long, narrow pillow or cushion, often placed across the head of a bed or used for support.

   Langes Kissen

   • She placed a bolster under her knees for extra comfort.
   • The bed was decorated with several colorful bolsters.
   • He used a bolster to support his back while reading.

   Synonymecushionpadpillowsupport

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu unterstützen, zu stärken oder zu festigen, z. B. ein Argument, ein System oder eine Struktur.

A verb used to indicate the act of supporting, strengthening, or reinforcing something, such as an argument, system, or structure.

1. B2formal

   To support or strengthen something, such as an argument, system, or position.

   Stärken

   • The new evidence bolstered the prosecution's case.
   • They introduced tax cuts to bolster the economy.
   • Her speech was designed to bolster public confidence.

   Synonymeboostbuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upstrengthensupportsustain

   Antonymediminisherodesapundermineweaken

2. Prop up physicallyB2formal

   To provide physical support or padding to something.

   Abstützen

   • He bolstered his back with a pillow while sitting.
   • The workers bolstered the wall with steel beams.
   • She bolstered the sagging shelf with extra brackets.

   Synonymebracebuttresscushionpadpropshoresupportunderpin

Phrasal-Variantenbolster up