Definition of support

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Support (v. t.) To verify; to make good; to substantiate; to establish; to sustain; as, the testimony is not sufficient to support the charges; the evidence will not support the statements or allegations..

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Homodromous :: Homodromous (a.) Running in the same direction; -- said of stems twining round a support, or of the spiral succession of leaves on stems and their branches..
Bicipital :: Bicipital (a.) Dividing into two parts at one extremity; having two heads or two supports; as, a bicipital tree..
Blocking :: Blocking (n.) Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily..
Vouch :: Vouch (v. t.) To back; to support; to confirm; to establish.
Greenbacker :: Greenbacker (n.) One of those who supported greenback or paper money, and opposed the resumption of specie payments..
Resource :: Resource (n.) That to which one resorts orr on which one depends for supply or support; means of overcoming a difficulty; resort; expedient.
Unionist :: Unionist (n.) A member or supporter of a trades union.
Sternsman :: Sternpost (n.) A straight piece of timber, or an iron bar or beam, erected on the extremity of the keel to support the rudder, and receive the ends of the planks or plates of the vessel..
Run :: Run (v. i.) To cause to stand as a candidate for office; to support for office; as, to run some one for Congress..
Andiron :: Andiron (n.) A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons..
Thorax :: Thorax (n.) The part of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen, containing that part of the body cavity the walls of which are supported by the dorsal vertebrae, the ribs, and the sternum, and which the heart and lungs are situated; the chest..
Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast..
Pile :: Pile (n.) A large stake, or piece of timber, pointed and driven into the earth, as at the bottom of a river, or in a harbor where the ground is soft, for the support of a building, a pier, or other superstructure, or to form a cofferdam, etc..
On :: On (prep.) At, or in contact with, the surface or upper part of a thing, and supported by it; placed or lying in contact with the surface; as, the book lies on the table, which stands on the floor of a house on an island..
Housing :: Housing (n.) A frame or support for holding something in place, as journal boxes, etc..
Second :: Second (n.) One who follows or attends another for his support and aid; a backer; an assistant; specifically, one who acts as another's aid in a duel..
Skid :: Skid (v. t.) To protect or support with a skid or skids; also, to cause to move on skids..
Main Yard :: Main yard () The yard on which the mainsail is extended, supported by the mainmast..
Unbacked :: Unbacked (a.) Not supported or encouraged; not countenanced; unaided.
Supporter :: Supporter (n.) A knee placed under the cathead.
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