Appui

Definition of Appui

Ap`pui´
n.1.A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.
If a vine be to climb trees that are of any great height, there would be stays and appuies set to it.
- Holland.
2.(Man.) The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle.
Point d'appui
a - (Mil.) A given point or body, upon which troops are formed, or by which are marched in line or column.
b - An advantageous defensive support, as a castle, morass, wood, declivity, etc.
c - any point of support or basis of operations, as a rallying point.
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