support (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def any device that bears the weight of another thing
examples there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
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Hypernym device
Derivationally related form support → support
Hyponym andiron, firedog, dog, dog-iron; arch support; back, backrest; backboard; baluster; bar; base, pedestal, stand; bearing; bearing wall; bedpost; bookend; brace; bracket, wall bracket; bridge; foot; foothold, footing; handrest; hanger; harness; harp; headstock; leg; perch; pier; pier; pillow block; rack, stand; rest; rib; rocker; seat; shelf; spoke, wheel spoke, radius; step, stair; stirrup, stirrup iron; stock, gunstock; structural member; tailstock; tee, football tee; undercarriage; yoke
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Hypernym andiron, firedog, dog, dog-iron; arch support; back, backrest; backboard; baluster; bar; base, pedestal, stand; bearing; bearing wall; bedpost; bookend; brace; bracket, wall bracket; bridge; foot; foothold, footing; handrest; hanger; harness; harp; headstock; leg; perch; pier; pier; pillow block; rack, stand; rest; rib; rocker; seat; shelf; spoke, wheel spoke, radius; step, stair; stirrup, stirrup iron; stock, gunstock; structural member; tailstock; tee, football tee; undercarriage; yoke
Hyponym device
Derivationally related form support → support

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