advocate alpenstock arm athletic supporter back backbone backing bandeau bearer bra brace bracer bracket buttress cane carrier cervix corset crook crutch falsies foundation garment fulcrum girdle guy guywire jock jockstrap mainstay maintainer mast neck prop reinforce reinforcement reinforcer rest resting place rigging shoulder shroud soutien-gorge spine sprit staff standing rigging stave stay stick stiffener strengthener support supporter sustainer upholder walking stick