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Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A long pillow or cushion, used to support the head of a person lying on a bed; -- generally laid under the pillows..

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) Anything arranged to act as a support, as in various forms of mechanism, etc..

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A plate of iron or a mass of wood under the end of a bridge girder, to keep the girder from resting directly on the abutment..

Bolster :: Bolster (v. t.) To support with a bolster or pillow.

Bolstered :: Bolstered (a.) Supported; upheld.

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) That part of a knife blade which abuts upon the end of the handle.

Bolstering :: Bolstering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bolste.

Bolstered :: Bolstered (imp. & p. p.) of Bolste.

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A cushioned or a piece of soft wood covered with tarred canvas, placed on the trestletrees and against the mast, for the collars of the shrouds to rest on, to prevent chafing..

Bolstered :: Bolstered (a.) Swelled out.

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) the perforated plate in a punching machine on which anything rests when being punched.

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) Anything used to prevent chafing.

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A block of wood on the carriage of a siege gun, upon which the breech of the gun rests when arranged for transportation..

Reach :: Reach (n.) The pole or rod which connects the hind axle with the forward bolster of a wagon.

Bolsterer :: Bolsterer (n.) A supporter.

Bolster :: Bolster (v. t.) To support, hold up, or maintain with difficulty or unusual effort; -- often with up..

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) The metallic end of a pocketknife handle.

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A cushioned or a piece part of a saddle.

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A pad, quilt, or anything used to hinder pressure, support any part of the body, or make a bandage sit easy upon a wounded part; a compress..

Buckboard :: Buckboard (n.) A four-wheeled vehicle, having a long elastic board or frame resting on the bolsters or axletrees, and a seat or seats placed transversely upon it; -- called also buck wagon..

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