ἔρεισις
εως, ἡ
A.
propping up, shoring up, οἰκίας BCH 35.243(Delos, ii B.C.).
2.
resting, supporting, ἡ ἐπ’ ἐδάφους ἔ. τοῦ ποδός Aristeas 69.
3.
pushing against, thrusting, τοῦ πέτρου D.H. Comp. 20 ; τοῦ χείλους Ath. 11.488e.
4.
leverage, Menesth. ap. Erot. s.v. ἄμβην.