Definition of bolster
1 : a long pillow or cushion
2 : a structural part designed to eliminate friction or provide support or bearing (see bearing 5)
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Origin and Etymology of bolster
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English belg bag — more at belly
First Known Use: before 12th century
Examples of bolster in a Sentence
She came with me to bolster my confidence.
a convincing argument that was bolstered by the speaker's reputation
She is thinking of ways to bolster her career.
Origin and Etymology of bolster
see 1bolster
First Known Use: 1508
BOLSTER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of bolster for English Language Learners
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: a long bag of cloth completely filled with soft material : a long pillow or cushion
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Definition of bolster for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) stronger or better : to give support to (something)
BOLSTER Defined for Kids
Definition of bolster for Students
: a long pillow or cushion sometimes used to support bed pillows
Definition of bolster for Students
bolstered
;bolstering
: to support with or as if with a bolster We tried to bolster their courage.
Law Dictionary
bolster
Legal Definition of bolster
: to use evidence usually improperly to give weight to (evidence already introduced)
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