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Bolster meaning

What does “bolster” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“bolster” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows.

bolster

noun

  1. a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows

    Synonymslong pillow

verb

  1. support and strengthen

    “bolster morale”

    Synonymsbolster up

  2. prop up with a pillow or bolster

  3. add padding to

    “pad the seat of the chair”

    Synonymspad

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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