Synonyms and related words :
advocate, alpenstock, arbor, arm, athletic supporter, axis, axle, axle bar, axle shaft, axle spindle, axle-tree, back, backbone, backing, bandeau, bearer, bearing, bra, brace, bracer, bracket, brassiere, buttress, cane, carrier, cervix, corset, crook, crutch, distaff, foundation garment, gimbal, girdle, gudgeon, guy, guywire, hinge, hingle, hub, jock, jockstrap, mainstay, maintainer, mandrel, mast, nave, neck, oarlock, pin, pintle, pivot, pole, prop, radiant, reinforce, reinforcement, reinforcer, rest, resting place, resting point, rigging, rowlock, shoulder, shroud, spindle, spine, sprit, staff, standing rigging, stave, stay, stick, stiffener, strengthener, support, supporter, sustainer, swivel, thole, tholepin, trunnion, upholder, walking stick