141 entries under support topic. ×

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stay(noun, hold, block, back)
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substratum(noun, action, hold, cause)
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bed(noun, hold, block, back)
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principle(noun, action, base, beginning)
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reinforcement(noun, hold, block, back)
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basement(noun, rest, base, balance)
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bolster(noun, stay, bar, prop)
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crutch(noun, leg)
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foot(noun, substance, authority, rest)
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fundamental(noun, action, cause, start)
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seat(noun, cause, start, reason)
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shore(noun, hold, block, back)
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understructure(noun, substance, authority, base)
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pillar(noun, hold, block, back)
2
reason(noun, action, cause, start)
2
rudiment(noun, action, base, beginning)
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seating(noun, rest, base, balance)
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shoring(noun, verb)
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abutment(noun, hold, block, back)
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action(noun, base, beginning, source)
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