Definition of support

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Support (v. t.) A attend as an honorary assistant; as, a chairman supported by a vice chairman; O'Connell left the prison, supported by his two sons..

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Whig :: Whig (n.) A friend and supporter of the American Revolution; -- opposed to Tory, and Royalist..
Frenum :: Frenum (n.) A connecting fold of membrane serving to support or restrain any part; as, the fraenum of the tongue..
Undermine :: Undermine (v. t.) Fig.: To remove the foundation or support of by clandestine means; to ruin in an underhand way; as, to undermine reputation; to undermine the constitution of the state..
Bridgetree :: Bridgetree (n.) The beam which supports the spindle socket of the runner in a grinding mill.
Reason :: Reason (v. t.) To support with reasons, as a request..
Supportless :: Supportful (a.) Abounding with support.
Poy :: Poy (n.) A support; -- used in composition; as, teapoy..
Frog :: Frog (n.) A supporting plate having raised ribs that form continuations of the rails, to guide the wheels where one track branches from another or crosses it..
Upbear :: Upbear (v. t.) To bear up; to raise aloft; to support in an elevated situation; to sustain.
Gocart :: Gocart (n.) A framework moving on casters, designed to support children while learning to walk..
Thorough-brace :: Thorough-brace (n.) A leather strap supporting the body of a carriage, and attached to springs, or serving as a spring. See Illust. of Chaise..
Sill :: Sill (n.) The basis or foundation of a thing; especially, a horizontal piece, as a timber, which forms the lower member of a frame, or supports a structure; as, the sills of a house, of a bridge, of a loom, and the like..
Supportful :: Supporter (n.) A broad band or truss for supporting the abdomen or some other part or organ.
Dodder :: Dodder (n.) A plant of the genus Cuscuta. It is a leafless parasitical vine with yellowish threadlike stems. It attaches itself to some other plant, as to flax, goldenrod, etc., and decaying at the root, is nourished by the plant that supports it..
Amplectant :: Amplectant (a.) Clasping a support; as, amplectant tendrils..
Receptacle :: Receptacle (n.) The dilated apex of a pedicel which serves as a common support to a head of flowers.
Stairhead :: Staircase (n.) A flight of stairs with their supporting framework, casing, balusters, etc..
Twining :: Twining (a.) Winding around something; twisting; embracing; climbing by winding about a support; as, the hop is a twinning plant..
Pole :: Pole (v. t.) To furnish with poles for support; as, to pole beans or hops..
Suspicable :: Suspensory (n.) a bandage or bag for supporting the scrotum.
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