[ˈbəʊlstə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support

- a part on a vehicle or tool providing structural support or reducing friction


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Origin:
Old English bolstrum, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bolster and German Polster

[ˈbəʊlstə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- support or strengthen
(e.g: the fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence)

- provide (a seat) with padded support
(e.g: they bolstered the seats for a more comfortable ride)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English bolstrum, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bolster and German Polster

[ˈbəʊlstə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a heavy chisel used for cutting bricks


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: of unknown origin