what does bolstering mean
Bolster (noun). a long pillow or cushion, used to support the head of a person lying on a bed; -- generally laid under the pillows. Bolster (noun). a pad, quilt, or anything used to hinder pressure, support any part of the body, or make a bandage sit easy upon a wounded part; a compress. Bolster (noun).
â¢ BOLSTER (noun). The noun BOLSTER has 1 sense: 1. a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows. Familiarity information: BOLSTER used as a noun is very rare.