Definition of bolster

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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..

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Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A transverse bar above the axle of a wagon, on which the bed or body rests..
Bolsterer :: Bolsterer (n.) A supporter.
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) The crossbeam forming the bearing piece of the body of a railway car; the central and principal cross beam of a car truck.
Bolstering :: Bolstering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bolste.
Bolstered :: Bolstered (a.) Swelled out.
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A cushioned or a piece part of a saddle.
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..
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..
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) Anything arranged to act as a support, as in various forms of mechanism, etc..
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) That part of a knife blade which abuts upon the end of the handle.
Bolster :: Bolster (v. t.) To support, hold up, or maintain with difficulty or unusual effort; -- often with up..
Bolstered :: Bolstered (imp. & p. p.) of Bolste.
Reach :: Reach (n.) The pole or rod which connects the hind axle with the forward bolster of a wagon.
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..
Bolstered :: Bolstered (a.) Supported; upheld.
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) Anything used to prevent chafing.
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) The rolls forming the ends or sides of the Ionic capital.
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.) the perforated plate in a punching machine on which anything rests when being punched.
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) The metallic end of a pocketknife handle.
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