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Reenforce
Reˊen-force′
,Reˊ-en-force′
(rēˊĕn-fōrs′)
, Verb.
T.
[Pref.
re-
+ enforce
: cf. F. renforcer
.] 1.
To strengthen with new force, assistance, material, or support;
as, to
; reenforce
an argument; to reenforce
a garmentespecially,
to strengthen with additional troops, as an army or a fort, or with additional ships, as a fleet.
[Written also
reinforce
.] Reˊen-force′
,Noun.
Something which reenforces or strengthens.
Specifically:
(a)
That part of a cannon near the breech which is thicker than the rest of the piece, so as better to resist the force of the exploding powder. See Illust. of
Cannon
. (b)
An additional thickness of canvas, cloth, or the like, around an eyelet, buttonhole, etc.
[Written also
reinforce
.] Definition 2024
reenforce
reenforce
See also: reënforce and re-enforce
English
Verb
reenforce (third-person singular simple present reenforces, present participle reenforcing, simple past and past participle reenforced)
- Alternative spelling of re-enforce
Usage notes
- Not to be confused with reinforce