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reinforcing

adj · noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: R IY2 IH0 N F AO1 R S IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Used to reinforce.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The reinforcing wire has to be wrapped in tension to be effective in strengthening the main part.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Something that reinforces.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • The reinforcing for the roof will be installed before the hurricane season begins.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of reinforce

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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