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bolster

noun verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
B
Ends with
R
Contains
OL
Scrabble score
9

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbəʊlstə

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

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

verb

  1. Support and strengthen

    “Bolster morale”

verb

  1. Add padding to

    “Pad the seat of the chair”

verb

  1. Prop up with a pillow or bolster

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Example Sentences

Bolster morale
Pad the seat of the chair

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