boost

Definitions

1. 1.To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement. [Colloq. U. S.]
2. 2.A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help. [Colloq. U. S.]

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is to lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement. [Colloq. U. S.] called?
• What is a push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help. [Colloq. U. S.] called?