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reenforce |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Reenforce \Re`["e]n*force"\ (-f?rs"), v. t. [Pref. re- + enforce: cf F. renforcer.] To strengthen with new force, assistance, material, or support; as to re["e]nforce an argument; to re["e]nforce a garment; especially, to strengthen with additional troops, as an army or a fort, or with additional ships, as a fleet. [Written also {reinforce}.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Reenforce \Re`["e]n*force"\, n. [See {Re["e]nforce}, v., and cf {Ranforce}, {Reinforce}.] Something which re["e]nforces or strengthens. Specifically: a That part of a cannon near the breech which is thicker than the rest of the piece, so as better to resist the force of the exploding powder. See Illust. of {Cannon}. b An additional thickness of canvas, cloth, or the like around an eyelet, buttonhole, etc From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: reenforce v : make stronger; "reinforced concrete" [syn: {reinforce}]
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