Definition of strengthening

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Strengthener (n.) One who, or that which, gives or adds strength..

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Binding :: Binding (pl.) The transoms, knees, beams, keelson, and other chief timbers used for connecting and strengthening the parts of a vessel..
Roborant :: Roborant (n.) A strengthening medicine; a tonic.
Strengthful :: Strengthening (a.) That strengthens; giving or increasing strength.
Rinforzando :: Rinforzando (a.) Increasing; strengthening; -- a direction indicating a sudden increase of force (abbreviated rf., rfz.) Cf. Forzando, and Sforzando..
Digest :: Digest (v. t.) To appropriate for strengthening and comfort.
Spider :: Spider (n.) A skeleton, or frame, having radiating arms or members, often connected by crosspieces; as, a casting forming the hub and spokes to which the rim of a fly wheel or large gear is bolted; the body of a piston head; a frame for strengthening a core or mold for a casting, etc..
Spur :: Spur (n.) A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut..
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..
Spale :: Spale (n.) A strengthening cross timber.
Bracing :: Bracing (a.) Imparting strength or tone; strengthening; invigorating; as, a bracing north wind..
Corroborant :: Corroborant (a.) Strengthening; supporting; corroborating.
Skein :: Skein (n.) A metallic strengthening band or thimble on the wooden arm of an axle.
Corroboration :: Corroboration (n.) The act of corroborating, strengthening, or confirming; addition of strength; confirmation; as, the corroboration of an argument, or of information..
Roboration :: Roboration (n.) The act of strengthening.
Hypoderma :: Hypoderma (n.) A layer of tissue beneath the epidermis in plants, and performing the physiological function of strengthening the epidermal tissue. In phanerogamous plants it is developed as collenchyma..
Stomachic :: Stomachical (a.) Strengthening to the stomach; exciting the action of the stomach; stomachal; cordial.
Confirmation :: Confirmation (n.) The act of confirming or strengthening; the act of establishing, ratifying, or sanctioning; as, the confirmation of an appointment..
Gusset :: Gusset (n.) A small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a tapering enlargement..
Fascine :: Fascine (n.) A cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, bound together, used in raising batteries, filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, and making parapets; also in revetments for river banks, and in mats for dams, jetties, etc..
Coak :: Coak (n.) A metallic bushing or strengthening piece in the center of a wooden block sheave.
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