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