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Definition of support

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Support (v. t.) To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the weight of; as, a pillar supports a structure; an abutment supports an arch; the trunk of a tree supports the branches..

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Tichorrhine :: Tichorrhine (n.) A fossil rhinoceros with a vertical bony medial septum supporting the nose; the hairy rhinoceros.

Basis :: Basis (n.) The ground work the first or fundamental principle; that which supports.

Nog :: Nog (n.) One of the square logs of wood used in a pile to support the roof of a mine.

Trevet :: Trevet (n.) A stool or other thing supported by three legs; a trivet.

Cite :: Cite (v. t.) To refer to or specify, as for support, proof, illustration, or confirmation..

Support :: Support (n.) That which upholds, sustains, or keeps from falling, as a prop, a pillar, or a foundation of any kind..

Chain :: Chain (n.) A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion and transmission of mechanical power, etc..

Warrant :: Warrant (n.) To support by authority or proof; to justify; to maintain; to sanction; as, reason warrants it..

Peg :: Peg (n.) A wooden pin, or nail, on which to hang things, as coats, etc. Hence, colloquially and figuratively: A support; a reason; a pretext; as, a peg to hang a claim upon..

Forestay :: Forestay (n.) A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship..

Poppet :: Poppet (n.) An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only.

Appui :: Appui (n.) A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.

Livelihood :: Livelihood (n.) Subsistence or living, as dependent on some means of support; support of life; maintenance..

Respond :: Respond (n.) A half pier or pillar attached to a wall to support an arch.

Subpellucid :: Subpedunculate (a.) Supported on, or growing from, a very short stem; having a short peduncle..

On :: On (prep.) The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath.

Montem :: Montem (n.) A custom, formerly practiced by the scholars at Eton school, England, of going every third year, on Whittuesday, to a hillock near the Bath road, and exacting money from all passers-by, to support at the university the senior scholar of the school..

Finding :: Finding (n.) Support; maintenance; that which is provided for one; expence; provision.

Comfort :: Comfort (n.) Assistance; relief; support.

Dotation :: Dotation (n.) Endowment; establishment of funds for support, as of a hospital or eleemosynary corporation..