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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 garment
;
especially,
to strengthen with additional troops, as an army or a fort, or with additional ships, as a fleet.
[Written also
reinforce
.]

Reˊen-force′

,
Noun.
[See
Reenforce
,
Verb.
, and cf.
Ranforce
,
Reinforce
.]
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)

  1. Alternative spelling of re-enforce

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