English Explanatory Dictionary

point d'appui

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A given point or body upon which troops are formed, or by which they are marched in line or column.
  2. An advantageous defensive support; a foothold.
  3. A specific note, chord, or phrase that serves as a stable reference point within a piece of music, providing harmonic or melodic grounding.
  4. A focal point; a centre of attention.
  5. An anchor point against which one pushes.

Word forms

point d'appui points d'appui

Etymology

From French point d'appui (“point of support”).

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