- a person or thing that supports.
- an adherent, follower, backer, or advocate.
- a device, usually of elastic cotton webbing, for supporting some part of the body, especially a jockstrap.
- a garter, especially one attached to a garter belt or girdle.
- either of two human or animal figures flanking and supporting an escutcheon in an achievement of arms.
- a person who or thing that acts as a support
- a person who backs a sports team, politician, etc
- a garment or device worn to ease the strain on or restrict the movement of a bodily structure or part
- a figure or beast in a coat of arms depicted as holding up the shield
