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Definition of Appui
1. n. A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.
2. n. The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle.
Definition of Appui
1. to give military support [v -ED, -S]
Medical Definition of Appui
1. A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. "If a be to climb trees that are of any great height, there would be stays and appuies set to it." (Holland) Point d'appui . [F, a point of support. A given point or body, upon which troops are formed, or by which are marched in line or column. An advantageous defensive support, as a castle, morass, wood, declivity, etc. Origin: F, fr. L. Ad + podium foothold, Gr, dim. Of, foot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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Literary usage of Appui
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Elements of the Art of War: Prepared for the Use of the Cadets of the United by James Mercur (1888)
"Those strategic points which serve as points of support to an army are frequently
called "'Points d'appui" or " Pivots of Operations. ..."
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