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Meaning of appui | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
əˈpwiː

Definitions

  1. A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.
    obsolete
  2. The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle.
    obsolete
  3. Clipping of point d'appui.
    abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

Equivalents

Français appui

Examples

“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”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

appulse appulsion Appurtenance Appurtenances Appurtenant appuy

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