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reinforcing

USree-in-FORS-ing/ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs.ɪŋ/Sayree-in-FAWS-ingUK/ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs.ɪŋ/AUS/ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs.ɪŋ/

Noun pluralreinforcings

3 meanings of reinforcing

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of reinforce. Use this form for an action happening now or named as a thing.

    Workers are reinforcing the bridge so it can hold heavier trucks.

    Reinforcing the fence kept the goats from getting out.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Used to make something stronger or give it extra support.

    Like extra string tied around a package so it does not burst open.

    The workers added reinforcing strips to make the box stronger.

    A reinforcing layer of glue holds the two parts together.

    Similarsupporting

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  3. 3
    nouncountable or uncountable
    Material added to something to make it stronger.

    Like the metal frame inside a kite that keeps it from bending.

    The concrete needs steel reinforcing to stay strong.

    They added extra reinforcing around the door frame.

    Similarsupport

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reinforcing is a form of reinforce

reinforce, verb: To make something stronger by adding more to it. Full entry

Forms
reinforcereinforces he/she/itreinforcing -ing formreinforced past tense, past participle
Spelling
reinforce → reinforcing: drop the e, add -ing

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