support
point in a structure at which loads are transferred between structural elements
pier
architectural upright support for a structure or superstructure
scaffold
temporary elevated platform
bridge
device for supporting the strings on a stringed instrument
gimbal
support allowing rotation
back-raking brickwork
type of brickwork for joining walls with subsequent constructon
fixture
work-holding or support device used in the manufacturing industry; holds the work in a fixed location
pipe support
mounting element that transfers loads from a pipe to supporting structures
fulcrum
the support about which a lever pivots
pipeclay triangle
fireproof support; laboratory equipment
prop
temporary structural element used during construction
compound pier
clustered column or pier which consists of a centre mass or newel
stair riser
vertical or deeply inclined part of stairs between two sucessive steps
stairs
construction designed to bridge a large vertical distance by dividing it into steps
bookend
Object used to support a row of books
Jewel bearing
used in sensitive measuring equipment
pole
oblong object, placed vertically (or somewhat obliquely), the width being approximately the same over the entire length
staddle stone
one of group of stones used to lift an agricultural storage building above the ground to protect the contents from vermin and damp
wall
vertical structure, usually solid, that defines and sometimes protects an area
microphone stand
accessory to support a microphone
newel
central supporting pillar of a spiral staircase; upright post that supports the handrail of a stair banister