reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Verb (used with object) : to reinforce a wall. ,to reinforce a garrison. ,to reinforce efforts. ,to reinforce a supply. From Dictionary.com.
He let out the word reinforced to a shout; “Bleak!”. From Wordnik.com. [The History of Mr. Polly] Reference
I am glad he again reinforced that at the AARP meeting. From Wordnik.com. [Obama mocks Newsweek cover, Newsweek hits back] Reference
Her experience as Ms. Rain reinforced the need to choose parts wisely. From Wordnik.com. [Women of 'Precious' undertake transformational roles] Reference
What TV replays have reinforced is how accurate umpires 'calls really are. From Wordnik.com. [Replay issue in foul territory] Reference
Enquirer article, the "Brights label reinforced a longstanding stereotype.". From Wordnik.com. [Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]] Reference
The police captain reinforced from his vanguard, and the mob at the rear was repelled. From Wordnik.com. [South of the Slot] Reference
And he said the phone call reinforced his belief that Sgt. Crowley is an "outstanding police officer and a good man.". From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
All that really needs to be taught and reinforced is scientific method and the FAPP value of what we learn by applying it. From Wordnik.com. [Assessing Causality] Reference
It also studied the idea of reinforced in-home shelters. From Wordnik.com. [Storm Warning] Reference
But as a surname reinforced by the Norman form of Fr. berger, a shepherd (Chapter XV). From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of Names] Reference
Most of these were built on the "Frazzi" system, or else after the fashion known as reinforced concrete. From Wordnik.com. [The Mark of the Beast] Reference
Those calls reinforced my view from yesterday that I do have the support of Caucus to continue as their leader. From Wordnik.com. [NEWS.com.au | Top Stories] Reference
The above positive trends need to be sustained and reinforced, which is all part of the current 5-year (or 4-year) plan. From Wordnik.com. [Arab Times Kuwait English Daily] Reference
Jadus managed to look as if he was no more than an interested bystander, and his guileless expression reinforced that impression. From Wordnik.com. [Exile's Honor]
And I think that kind of reinforced some of his weaknesses. From Wordnik.com. [Interview Of The President By Rolling Stone Magazine] Reference
And also additional layers that prevent access into the cockpit, such as reinforced cockpit doors. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 3, 2001] Reference
So what they did, in addition, they kind of reinforced this leading edge panel with some material that goes inside it. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 12, 2005] Reference
He let out the word reinforced to a shout. From Wordnik.com. [The History of Mr. Polly] Reference
Or what degree was your job title reinforced?. From Wordnik.com. [Mayo Mixes It Up] Reference
Superb detailing such as reinforced knees and crotch area. From Wordnik.com. [superfuture] Reference
In fact, he said, the information "reinforced" Shaker's claims. From Wordnik.com. [The World Can't Wait!] Reference
United States has picked up and will be "reinforced" by both measures. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
Each piece of propaganda "reinforced" a pre-existing fear among Serbs of Croatian forces, he said. From Wordnik.com. [Echoes of Arabic Fade From Kurdistan] Reference
It's calls reinforced carbon-carbon. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 2, 2006] Reference
Apollo's call reinforced the message. From Wordnik.com. [Battlestar Galactica] Reference
For many, the first euphoria is reinforced by unexpected celebrity. From Wordnik.com. [Even When It's Over It Isn't Over] Reference
It was reinforced by the simultaneous humiliation-General Aidid's defiance-in Somalia. From Wordnik.com. [The Politics Of Promiscuity] Reference
His figure conveyed intensity, which his voice, low, staccato and incisive, reinforced. From Wordnik.com. [The Plan And The Man] Reference
Sternberg also equipped them with reinforced knees, a two-inch cuff — and a watch pocket. From Wordnik.com. [Make It Stop: Sweatpants in Public] Reference
When everyone seemed wary of discussing the topic with her, it reinforced her sense of guilt. From Wordnik.com. [Her Mother Killed Herself] Reference
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