A force that completely balances the weight of an object at rest.

(US, law) (in the context of support for terrorism) Any property, or service, including currency or monetary instruments or financial securities, financial services, lodging, training, expert advice or assistance, safe houses, false documentation or identification, communications equipment, facilities, weapons, lethal substances, explosives, personnel, and transportation, except medicine or religious materials

(military) The act of using aircraft to attack an enemy to assist ground military forces.

An artificial system designed to provide oxygen in an environment that lacks oxygen. / (medicine) Maintenance of vital functions of a critically ill or comatose person or a person undergoing surgery.

A group of people who informally support each other over a problem which all members share.

plural of support group

(law) Alimony.

An elastic garment supporting and defending male genitalia from modest injury. A jock strap. / A booster for a cheerleading team.

plural of athletic supporter

Assistance given to a person or cause, usually without getting directly involved.