bolster

• Sustantivo que designa una almohada larga y gruesa o un cojín cilíndrico, a menudo colocado debajo de otras almohadas para dar soporte, o usado para apoyar la espalda o la cabeza.

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.

   Almohada larga

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscushionpadpillowsupport

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de apoyar, reforzar o fortalecer algo, como un argumento, un sistema o una estructura.

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.

   Reforzar, apoyar

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

   Sinónimosboostbuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upstrengthensupportsustain

   Antónimosdiminisherodesapundermineweaken

2. Prop up physicallyB2formal

   To provide physical support or padding to something.

   Apuntalar físicamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbracebuttresscushionpadpropshoresupportunderpin

Variantes phrasalbolster up