appui

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.
  2. The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle.
  3. Clipping of point d'appui.
verb
  1. To prop or support, e.g. by posting troops.

Pronunciation

/əˈpwiː/

Word forms

appui appuis appuies appuy appuiing appuied

Etymology

From French appui, from Latin ad + podium (“foothold”).

Related words

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