| bracket |
a support shaped liked an L that is attached to a wall or other upright surface. [1/5 definitions] |
| breadwinner |
a member of a family or household who earns money to support the other members. |
| buttress |
a structure built to give support to the outside of a building or a wall. [2 definitions] |
| carry |
to take from one place to another; bear or support while moving; transport. [1/4 definitions] |
| clamp |
a device used to fasten, support, or press together two or more objects or pieces. [2/3 definitions] |
| climb |
to grow upward on a tall support. [1/5 definitions] |
| column |
an upright structure that looks like a post. A column helps support a building. [1/4 definitions] |
| counseling |
the activity of meeting and talking regularly with someone who can give advice and support in a particular area of life. |
| crutch |
a support used to help injured people walk. A crutch is a pole with a padded top that rests under the arm. |
| defend |
to speak, write, or act in support of. [1/2 definitions] |
| demonstrate |
to take part in a public activity to show support for or against a cause. [1/4 definitions] |
| demonstration |
a rally or other public activity in support of or against a particular cause. [1/2 definitions] |
| derrick |
a tower built over an oil well or other drill hole. It is used to support and move equipment. [1/2 definitions] |
| embankment |
a mound of earth or stone made to support a road or protect an area from water. |
| encourage |
to give help, support, or approval to. [1/3 definitions] |
| encouraging |
tending to give help, support, or approval. [1/2 definitions] |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. [1/2 definitions] |
| favor |
to have good feelings about; support; approve of. [1/6 definitions] |
| feed |
to build up; support; add to the strength of. [1/5 definitions] |
| fulcrum |
the point of support on which a lever turns. |
| girder |
a heavy beam made of steel or wood used to support the floor or framework of a bridge or building. |