supporting structure

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Noun

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supporting structure - a structure that serves to support somethingframework - a structure supporting or containing somethingskeletal frame, underframe, skeleton, frame - the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; "the building has a steel skeleton"structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"support - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support"