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appui |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Appui \Ap`pui"\, n. (Man.) The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle. {Point d'appui}, any point of support or basis of operations, as a rallying point. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Appui \Ap`pui"\, n. [F., fr L. ad + podium foothold, Gr ?, dim. of ?, ?, foot.] A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. [Obs.] If a vine be to climb trees that are of any great height, there would be stays and appuies set to it --Holland. {Point d'appui}. [F., a point of support.] (Mil.) a A given point or body, upon which troops are formed, or by which are marched in line or column. b An advantageous defensive support, as a castle, morass, wood, declivity, etc
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