APPUI
\ɐpjˈuːi], \ɐpjˈuːi], \ɐ_p_j_ˈuː_i]\
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ap-w[=e]', n. the reciprocal action between the mouth of the horse and the rider's hand.--vs.t. APPUI, APPUY, to support, e.g. to post troops in order to support.--POINT D'APPUI, a point at which troops form as a base of operations. [O. Fr. apuyer--Low L. appodia-re--L. ad, to, and podium, support (Fr. puy, a hill).]
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