History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
aid

help (especially money, advice, medical assistance)

help, support

assist

to help

help

assistance

help and support

help

backing

(a group of people giving) support for opinions etc

support

brace

something used to hold, tighten or support e.g. the walls of a building or the teeth

support

bracket

a support on a wall for a shelf etc

support

buttress

a support build against a wall

brace, support

chrysalis

the form taken by an insect (e.g. a butterfly) between the time when it creeps or crows (as a larva) and the time when it flies

growth

development

the act of developing or being developed (all senses); a new stage or event in a progress

growth

fortification

reinforced building

reinforced position

splint

a strip of wood etc used to keep a broken bone in the right position

support

stirrup

a metal piece hanging down from a saddle, for a rider's foot; a bone in the ear

support

support

the act of supporting or being supported; something that supports weight; money etc to live on; to bear the weight of (something); keep (something) in place

something that holds up structure

truss

to tie or fasten a person, animal, hay etc; a bundle of hay, straw; a framework supporting a roof, bridge etc; a padded belt worn by a person suffering from hernia

supporting device

REINFORCEMENT as in Wiktionary
REINFORCEMENT as in Wikipedia