renforcement

Definitions of renforcement
  1. noun
    a structural member used to stiffen a framework
    synonyms: appui
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    types:
    traverse
    a transverse brace
    traverse
    one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
    baton
    a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
    type of:
    élément de construction
    support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
  2. noun
    becoming stronger
    synonyms: consolidation
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    antonyms:
    affaiblissement
    becoming weaker
    type of:
    changement, transition
    a qualitative change
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