buttresses Synonym

Synonyme buttresses

supports - braces - reinforcements - props - struts - stays - buttressing - shores - underpinnings - abutments - columns - pillars - beams - girders - frameworks - scaffolds


Buttresses are architectural elements that support or reinforce the walls of a building, typically found on the exterior but sometimes also inside. They are designed to counteract the lateral forces pushing a wall outward by redirecting those forces down to the ground. This structural technique allows for higher and thinner walls, more expansive windows, and the creation of impressive and complex designs, often seen in Gothic cathedrals and other large structures.



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