Definition of strengthen

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Strengthening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Strengthe.

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Berme :: Berme (n.) A ledge at the bottom of a bank or cutting, to catch earth that may roll down the slope, or to strengthen the bank..
Strengthful :: Strengthening (a.) That strengthens; giving or increasing strength.
Skein :: Skein (n.) A metallic strengthening band or thimble on the wooden arm of an axle.
Meter :: Meter (n.) A line above or below a hanging net, to which the net is attached in order to strengthen it..
Forgetful :: Forgetful (a.) Apt to forget; easily losing remembrance; as, a forgetful man should use helps to strengthen his memory..
Hurter :: Hurter (v. t.) A butting piece; a strengthening piece, esp.: (Mil.) A piece of wood at the lower end of a platform, designed to prevent the wheels of gun carriages from injuring the parapet..
Strengthen :: Strengthening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Strengthe.
Roborant :: Roborant (n.) A strengthening medicine; a tonic.
Back :: Back (v. i.) To support; to maintain; to second or strengthen by aid or influence; as, to back a friend..
Woold :: Woold (v. t.) To wind, or wrap; especially, to wind a rope round, as a mast or yard made of two or more pieces, at the place where it has been fished or scarfed, in order to strengthen it..
Able :: Able (a.) To make able; to enable; to strengthen.
Bind :: Bind (v. t.) To protect or strengthen by a band or binding, as the edge of a carpet or garment..
Feather :: Feather (n.) A longitudinal strip projecting as a fin from an object, to strengthen it, or to enter a channel in another object and thereby prevent displacement sidwise but permit motion lengthwise; a spline..
Jointer :: Jointer (n.) A bent piece of iron inserted to strengthen the joints of a wall.
Corroborative :: Corroborative (a.) Tending to strengthen of confirm.
Fan :: Fan (n.) That which produces effects analogous to those of a fan, as in exciting a flame, etc.; that which inflames, heightens, or strengthens; as, it served as a fan to the flame of his passion..
Ferrule :: Ferrule (n.) A ring or cap of metal put round a cane, tool, handle, or other similar object, to strengthen it, or prevent splitting and wearing..
Fortify :: Fortify (v. t.) To add strength to; to strengthen; to confirm; to furnish with power to resist attack.
Rinforzando :: Rinforzando (a.) Increasing; strengthening; -- a direction indicating a sudden increase of force (abbreviated rf., rfz.) Cf. Forzando, and Sforzando..
Build :: Build (v. t.) To increase and strengthen; to increase the power and stability of; to settle, or establish, and preserve; -- frequently with up; as, to build up one's constitution..
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