Meaning Of The Word Counterfort

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counterfort in American English
noun: a buttress, esp. one for strengthening a basement wall against the pressure of earth

counterfort in British English
noun: a strengthening buttress at right angles to a retaining wall, bonded to it to prevent overturning or to increase its bending strength

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