Appui
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈpwiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Appui is a noun meaning (horse-riding, obsolete) The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle.
Meaning
(horse-riding, obsolete) The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle.
More Meanings
- Clipping of point d'appui.
- (transitive, military) To prop or support, e.g. by posting troops.
- (obsolete) A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.
Example Sentences
If a Vine bee to climbe trees that are of any great height, there would be staies and appuies set to it, wherupon it may take hold
Word Forms
- appuis
- appuies
- appuy
- appuiing
- appuied
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supporting, supportive, support, endorsement, supported, supportance.
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