Category:Supporter

Sup*port"er, n.

1. One who, or that which, supports; as, oxygen is a supporter of Life. The sockets and supporters of flowers are figured. Bacon. The saints have a. . . supporter in all their miseries. South.

2. Especially, an adherent; one who sustains, advocates, and defends; As, the supporter of a party, faction, or candidate.

3. (shipbuilding)

Defn: a knee placed under the cathead.

4. (her.)

Defn: a figure, sometimes of a man, but commonly of some animal, Placed on either side of an escutcheon, and exterior to it. Usually, Both supporters of an escutcheon are similar figures.

5. (med.)

Defn: a broad band or truss for supporting the abdomen or some other Part or organ.