strengthener (n)
reinforcement (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def a device designed to provide additional strength
examples the cardboard backing was just a strengthener
he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook
Outgoing links
Hypernym device
Derivationally related form reinforcement → reinforce
Derivationally related form strengthener → strengthen
Hyponym backing, mount; brace, bracing; brace; safety arch
Incoming links
Hypernym backing, mount; brace, bracing; brace; safety arch
Hyponym device
Derivationally related form strengthen → strengthener
Derivationally related form reinforce → reinforcement

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