| |
| | reenforce | (รีเอนฟอร์ส') =reinforce (ดู), See also: reenforcement n. reenforceer n. |
| | reenforce | (vt) บำรุงกำลัง, เพิ่มกำลัง, เสริมกำลัง, สนับสนุน | | reenforcement | (n) การบำรุงกำลัง, กำลังหนุน, การเสริมกำลัง, การสนับสนุน |
| | | Reenforce | v. t. [ Pref. re- + enforce: cf. F. renforcer. ] 1. To strengthen with new force, assistance, material, or support; as, to reenforce an argument; to reenforce a garment; especially, to strengthen with additional troops, as an army or a fort, or with additional ships, as a fleet. [ Written also reinforce. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Psychology) To increase the likelihood that (a specific behavior) will be repeated by giving a reward or punishment to a person or animal; as, to reenforce the students' willingness to study by giving awards for good grades. [ PJC ] Variants: re-enforce | | Reenforce | n. [ See Reenforce, v., and cf. Ranforce, Reinforce. ] Something which reenforces or strengthens. Specifically: (a) That part of a cannon near the breech which is thicker than the rest of the piece, so as better to resist the force of the exploding powder. See Illust. of Cannon. (b) An additional thickness of canvas, cloth, or the like, around an eyelet, buttonhole, etc. [ Written also reinforce. ] [ 1913 Webster ] | | Reenforced concrete | . Concrete having within its mass a system of iron or steel supports, such as bars, rods, or a heavy mesh, to provide increased tensile strength and shear resistance. Same as Ferro-concrete.
Syn. -- reinforced concrete. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ] | | Reenforcement | n. 1. The act of reenforcing, or the state of being reenforced. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. That which reenforces; additional force; especially, additional troops or force to augment the strength of any army, or ships to strengthen a navy or fleet. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. (Psychology) A reward or punishment which is given to a person or animal in order to increase the likelihood that a specific behavior will be repeated. [ PJC ] |
|
add this word
You know the meaning of this word? click [add this word] to add this word to our database with its meaning, to impart your knowledge for the general benefit
Are you satisfied with the result?
Discussions | |
|
