bolster

• Substantivo que designa um travesseiro comprido e grosso, geralmente cilíndrico, colocado sob outros travesseiros como apoio ou usado para sustentar as costas ou a cabeça.

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.

   Travesseiro comprido

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscushionpadpillowsupport

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de apoiar, fortalecer ou reforçar algo, como um argumento, um sistema ou uma estrutura.

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.

   Reforçar

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

   Sinônimosboostbuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upstrengthensupportsustain

   Antônimosdiminisherodesapundermineweaken

2. Prop up physicallyB2formal

   To provide physical support or padding to something.

   Escorar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbracebuttresscushionpadpropshoresupportunderpin

Variantes phrasalbolster up