| back |
a support at the rear. [2/15 definitions] |
| backboard |
a board at the rear of something, serving as a support. [1/2 definitions] |
| backbone |
anything similar to a backbone in location, function, support, or appearance. [1/3 definitions] |
| backed |
having a back or support (often used in combination). |
| backing |
help or support, esp. financial support. [2/3 definitions] |
| backstay |
a rope that extends from the mast to the stern or side of a vessel to help support the mast. |
| back up |
to support (a claim or theory), or support (a person) in his or her claim. [1/8 definitions] |
| bailout |
a giving of support to someone in trouble. [1/3 definitions] |
| baluster |
any of a set of closely spaced posts that support a rail, as of a staircase or balcony. |
| balustrade |
a rail and the set of balusters, or posts, that support it. |
| banister |
one of the posts that support such a rail; baluster. [1/3 definitions] |
| bar1 |
a length of rigid, solid material, often cylindrical in shape, generally used as a barrier or support. [1/13 definitions] |
| basal |
at, pertaining to, or comprising the bottom part or support. [1/3 definitions] |
| basis |
the foundation or support on which other parts depend; base. [1/3 definitions] |
| beam |
a long, heavy timber or piece of metal or stone used as a major support in a building. [1/8 definitions] |
| beanpole |
a stick or pole used to support bean vines. [1/2 definitions] |
| bear1 |
to support or hold up. [1/9 definitions] |
| bedspring |
any of a number of springs closely confined in a frame and set in a bedstead to support a mattress. |
| behalf |
support; aid (preceded by " in" or "on" and followed by "of"). [1/2 definitions] |
| behind |
in a position of support of. [1/10 definitions] |
| belay |
in mountain climbing, to fasten (a rope) either to a person or to a thing offering a secure support. [1/6 definitions] |