1. the act of supporting or strengthening something

1. present participle of buttress; supporting or strengthening something

Examples

• The buttressing of the old cathedral walls prevented their collapse.
• Additional evidence is buttressing the scientist’s theory.
• The company is buttressing its financial position with new investments.
• Stone buttressing supports the weight of the medieval church.
• The lawyer spent hours buttressing her argument with legal precedents.
• Flying buttresses are an example of architectural buttressing.
• The team is buttressing their defense against criticism.