a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism:
any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, esp. a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall.
to soften or separate into parts by steeping in a liquid.
to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.
To withdraw or disavow a statement, opinion, etc., esp. formally; retract.
to take without permission or consent; seize; expropriate:
a piece of plate armor of the 15th to the 18th century protecting the lower part of the torso in front: used especially as a reinforcement over a breastplate.