Definition of support

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Supporting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Suppor.

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Supporter :: Supporter (n.) A figure, sometimes of a man, but commonly of some animal, placed on either side of an escutcheon, and exterior to it. Usually, both supporters of an escutcheon are similar figures..
Stock :: Stock (n.) The support of the block in which an anvil is fixed, or of the anvil itself..
Bottom :: Bottom (v. t.) To found or build upon; to fix upon as a support; -- followed by on or upon.
Baldachin :: Baldachin (n.) A structure in form of a canopy, sometimes supported by columns, and sometimes suspended from the roof or projecting from the wall; generally placed over an altar; as, the baldachin in St. Peter's..
Bedstead :: Bedstead (n.) A framework for supporting a bed.
Axis :: Axis (n.) The stem; the central part, or longitudinal support, on which organs or parts are arranged; the central line of any body..
Respond :: Respond (n.) A half pier or pillar attached to a wall to support an arch.
Fortifier :: Fortifier (n.) One who, or that which, fortifies, strengthens, supports, or upholds..
Stringhalt :: Stringer (n.) A long horizontal timber to connect uprights in a frame, or to support a floor or the like..
Zoodendrium :: Zoodendrium (n.) The branched, and often treelike, support of the colonies of certain Infusoria..
Aid :: Aid (v. t.) To support, either by furnishing strength or means in cooperation to effect a purpose, or to prevent or to remove evil; to help; to assist..
Roborate :: Roborate (v. t.) To give strength or support to; to confirm.
Roughstrings :: Roughstrings (n. pl.) Pieces of undressed timber put under the steps of a wooden stair for their support.
Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The part of a candlestick which supports its branches.
Favorless :: Favorless (a.) Unfavored; not regarded with favor; having no countenance or support.
Turn :: Turn (v. i.) Hence, to revolve as if upon a point of support; to hinge; to depend; as, the decision turns on a single fact..
Fid :: Fid (n.) A square bar of wood or iron, used to support the topmast, being passed through a hole or mortise at its heel, and resting on the trestle trees..
Bedesman :: Bedesman (n.) A poor man, supported in a beadhouse, and required to pray for the soul of its founder; an almsman..
Paranymph :: Paranymph (n.) An ally; a supporter or abettor.
Chandelier :: Chandelier (n.) A movable parapet, serving to support fascines to cover pioneers..
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