2
girdle
2
guy(noun, support, stay, bar, prop)
2
limit(verb, close, prevent, extreme, gag)
2
mainstay(noun, support, stay, bar, prop)
2
mast(noun, limit, bar, stick, extreme)
2
measure
2
obstruct(verb, prevent)
2
plank(limit, extreme, strip, board, opposite)
2
prop(noun, support, hold, block, back)
2
reinforcement(noun, support, hold, block, back)
2
restrain(verb, prevent, hindrance)
2
restrict(verb, prevent, hindrance)
2
rhythm
2
shillelagh
2
slat(noun, bar, stick, branch, strip)
2
space
2
spar(limit, extreme, contention, opposite)
2
spike(noun, bar, stick, opening, pale)
2
stay(noun, support, hold, block, back)
2
stiffener(noun, hold, block, back, base)
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