reinforced

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made stronger by being made of a strong material or by having special parts added:

Motorbike leathers have reinforced knees and elbows.

These T-connectors have a reinforced centre section, to strengthen the join between the vertical and horizontal bits.

A reinforced building or structure is made of materials, such as bricks or concrete, that contain metal rods to make them stronger:

A huge reinforced brick pillar supported the rear of the building.

(of a belief, plan, feeling, etc.) stronger than before:

He returned to his desk with a reinforced belief in the value of his work.

They entered the tournament with a reinforced determination to win.

There was a reinforced consensus on the need for more engagement with party members.

(of an army or other force) made stronger with more soldiers or weapons:

Reinforced police patrols moved through the city in order to maintain order.

There was a fresh push by a reinforced army to quell the insurgency .