Reenforce
Reenforce (rē`en*fōrs") , transitive verb
[Prefix re- + enforce: compare French renforcer.]
1.
To strengthen with new force, assistance, material, or support; as, to reenforce an argument; to reenforce a garment;
to strengthen with additional troops, as an army or a fort, or with additional ships, as a fleet.
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.
Also: re-enforce
Reenforce , noun
[See Reenforce, v., and compare Ranforce, Reinforce.]
Something which reenforces or strengthens.
(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.