A strong stick, pole, bar, rod or stake used for various purposes; e.g. for carrying burdens, to support a canopy, the stems of plants, etc. Obsolete.

That which holds up or supports; a support, a defence. Obsolete.

‘A support or underprop’ (Gwilt). Obsolete.

spec. In plural, with reference to the use of the legs (sense 1a) in standing, walking, running, etc. Cf. leg, v. 1.

A thing (rarely a person) that shores up; a shore, prop. Now only with up.

Something which gives stability or firmness; stay, support. literal and figurative.

Of things: A support, stay, or prop.

= sustainer, n. 2a. Obsolete.

One who or that which supports or upholds. Also figurative.

A structure that holds up an object, keeps an object upright, or on which an object rests; a support; a supporting surface. Formerly also: †the…

A support or prop; a supporting or sustaining structure. Also figurative.

A prop, a support. Also figurative.

= triclinium, n.

That which supports or upholds something; a support; a basis.

A thing (occasionally a person) that bears a weight or holds a person or thing up; a base on which a thing rests; a prop; = support, n. 7.

An object which holds another in place; a supporting structure; (in early use) esp. a supporting or weight-bearing part of the body. Now rare except…

A support.

Something that supports or steadies something else; esp. an appliance for holding up or securing in position some part of a structure; a prop…

A structure that supports, reinforces, or retains a construction or body of matter, as a prop, pier, abutment, etc.

The materials or structure used for giving support to a building from beneath.

In the literal etymological sense: Anything which strengthens or supports; a substratum, a firm support or foundation. literal and figurative.

transferred. A support. Obsolete.

A thing that holds up, or sustains the weight of, an object, keeps an object upright, or on which an object rests.

Support, stay, prop. Obsolete in general sense.

concrete. One who or that which strengthens or supports; a support, a source of strength. Obsolete.

Base, foundation, groundwork, prop, support.

The action of supporting with props, etc.; also concrete, that which serves to underprop.

An appliance or structure for lifting, carrying, or supporting. Cf. porteur, n. A supporting structure of timber or stone. Cf. bearer, n. 12. Obsolete…

A thing that holds up or supports a body; = support, n. 7a. Also in figurative contexts. Obsolete.

A means of supporting, propping, or holding up a body; = support, n. 7a. Also figurative. Obsolete.

(under-, prefix1 affix 2b(b).)

Something that supports the weight of part of a structure; a structural support or stay. Also as the name of a device or part of a mechanism used…

A thing on which something else rests; a support or prop for holding or steadying something. Cf. rest, n.2 2. Also as the second element in compounds.

Scottish. A support or prop. Obsolete.

A thing serving as a mount, support, or setting to anything; = mount, n.2 5.

That which sustains or supports. Cf. sustentacle, n.

A piece inserted as a prop or support, esp. so as to make one part level with another.

Something that holds fast, binds, supports, or keeps together; spec. a staple, hook, clamp, or bolt securing a part of a building or other structure.

Something on which another thing abuts or leans, or from which it obtains resistance or support. Also figurative. Now rare.

A support.

A support in or on which something is set or placed, or to which something is fixed, esp. for the… An ornamental metal border, edge, or guard for…

A mount, frame, or setting; (also) the manner in which something is set or mounted. See mounture, n. 4 8.

In various technical uses (from 10 11). Mechanics. Any foundation, framework, or support, which furnishes a solid or unyielding surface upon which to…

A grace-note or passing tone prefixed as a support to an essential note of a melody. Also transferred. A prop, a point of support.

An appliance or arrangement for tying, fastening, supporting, or strengthening. literal and figurative.

(In sense 1.)

A support or prop; figurative a leg.

bolster-piece; bolster-shaped adj.; bolster collar n. a bolster-shaped collar of a woman's coat or cloak.

Candle-making. A device, typically a small metal disc, used to maintain the wick of a candle, esp. a night light, in an upright position when the wax…

A support or stand that can be placed on or fixed on to a table.