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bolster (2)
bol·ster [ bṓlstər ] (plural bol·sters)


noun 
Definition:
 
chisel for cutting stone: a chisel with a wide cutting edge, used for cutting stone
[Early 20th century. Alteration of boaster<boast "cut with a chisel," origin ?]
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