BACKSTAY Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word backstay. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BACKSTAY
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| brace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support that steadies or strengthens something else • two items of the same kind • a set of two similar things considered as a unit • either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material • a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it • elastic straps that hold trousers up • an appliance that corrects dental irregularities • a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring • a structural member used to stiffen a framework verb • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult • support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace • support by bracing • cause to be alert and energetic | ||||||||
| buttress | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building verb • reinforce with a buttress • make stronger or defensible | ||||||||
| prop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling • any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie • a propeller that rotates to push against air verb • support by placing against something solid or rigid | ||||||||
| reinforcement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • information that makes more forcible or convincing • (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it • a device designed to provide additional strength • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior | ||||||||
| stanchion | nounn | |||||||
noun • any vertical post or rod used as a support | ||||||||
| support | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
| truss | nounn | |||||||
noun • (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure • a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure • (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) verb • tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it • secure with or as if with ropes • support structurally | ||||||||
| strutting | verbv | |||||||
noun • a proud stiff pompous gait • brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others | ||||||||
| underpinning | nounn | |||||||
verb • support from beneath • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm | ||||||||
