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support - any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf" |
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device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
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andiron,
dog-iron,
firedog,
dog metal supports for logs in a fireplace; "the andirons were too hot to touch"
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arch support a support for the arch of the foot
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backrest,
back (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
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backboard a board used to support the back of someone or something
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baluster one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing
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bar a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"
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pedestal,
stand,
base an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
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bearing a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
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bearing wall any wall supporting a floor or the roof of a building
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bedpost any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead
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bookend a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table)
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brace a structural member used to stiffen a framework
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wall bracket,
bracket a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
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bridge any of various card games based on whist for four players
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foot travel by walking; "he followed on foot"; "the swiftest of foot"
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foothold,
footing a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
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handrest a support for the hand
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hanger anything from which something can be hung
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harness stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart
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harp a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
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headstock the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe)
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leg (nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack
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perch any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
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pier a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
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pier a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
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pillow block a cast-iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing
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rack,
stand a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
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rest freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
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rib support resembling the rib of an animal
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rocker a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro
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seat any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit); "he dusted off the seat before sitting down"
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shelf a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
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wheel spoke,
spoke,
radius support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
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stair,
step the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down; "he walked with unsteady steps"
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stirrup iron,
stirrup support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
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gunstock,
stock the merchandise that a shop has on hand; "they carried a vast inventory of hardware"; "they stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory"
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structural member support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
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tailstock support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece
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football tee,
tee a short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground
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undercarriage framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle
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yoke stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team
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support - aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer has the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support" |
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assist,
assistance,
aid,
help (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
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adherence,
adhesion,
attachment a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures
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advocacy,
protagonism active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
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sponsorship the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)
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endorsement,
indorsement the act of endorsing; "a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements"
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approving,
approval,
blessing a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
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reassurance the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
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support - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support" |
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supporting structure a structure that serves to support something
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abutment a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge
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architrave the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns
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basement the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
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buttress,
buttressing a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
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understructure,
substructure,
fundament,
groundwork,
foundation,
foot,
base preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation; "we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago"
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footstall,
plinth,
pedestal an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
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prop a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
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support - the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood" |
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keep,
livelihood,
living,
sustenance |
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resource a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed; "the local library is a valuable resource"
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amenities,
comforts,
conveniences,
creature comforts things that make you comfortable and at ease; "all the comforts of home"
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maintenance the unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it (as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continue the action) so as to obstruct justice or promote unnecessary litigation or unsettle the peace of the community; "unlike champerty, criminal maintenance does not necessarily involve personal profit"
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meal ticket coupon redeemable at a restaurant and entitling the holder to a meal
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subsistence minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting; "social security provided only a bare subsistence"
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support - a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support" |
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reinforcement,
reenforcement |
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military operation,
operation the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.); "her smooth operation of the vehicle gave us a surprisingly comfortable ride"
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armed forces,
armed services,
military,
military machine,
war machine the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
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close support close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit
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support - the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support" |
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activity any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity"
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propping up,
shoring up,
shoring the act of propping up with shores
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dangling,
hanging,
suspension a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead; "in those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment"
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support - the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times" |
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activity any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity"
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sustainment,
sustentation,
upkeep,
sustenance,
maintenance the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence; "they were in want of sustenance"; "fishing was their main sustainment"
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logistic assistance,
logistic support assistance between and within military commands
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support - something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans" |
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influence causing something without any direct or apparent effort
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keystone,
linchpin,
lynchpin,
anchor,
mainstay,
backbone the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
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lifeline line thrown from a vessel that people can cling to in order to save themselves from drowning
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support - financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment" |
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funding,
backing |
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resource a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed; "the local library is a valuable resource"
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support - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up" |
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sponsor assume sponsorship of
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buy at,
shop at,
frequent,
sponsor,
patronise,
patronize,
shop be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place; "She haunts the ballet"
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aid,
assist,
help act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
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further,
encourage,
boost,
promote,
advance spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"
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undergird make secure underneath; "undergird the ship"
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second,
endorse,
indorse,
back transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment; "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"
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support - support materially or financially; "he does not support his natural children"; "The scholarship supported me when I was in college" |
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give proffer (a body part); "She gave her hand to her little sister"
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fund furnish money for; "The government funds basic research in many areas"
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subsidise,
subsidize support through subsidies; "The arts in Europe are heavily subsidized"
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bring home the bacon,
provide take measures in preparation for; "provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship"
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see through remain with until completion; "I must see the job through"
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sponsor,
patronise,
patronize assume sponsorship of
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support - play a subordinate role to (another performer); "Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act" |
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act,
represent,
play behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
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dramatic art,
dramaturgy,
dramatics,
theater,
theatre the art of writing and producing plays
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Olandese
Francese
Tedesco
Italiano
Norvegese
Portoghese
Spagnolo
