a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; all their supporters came out for the game; they are friends of the library
[ Syn: protagonist , champion , admirer , booster , friend ]
someone who supports or champions something
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work
a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
[ Syn: garter ]
a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
[ Syn: athletic supporter , athletic supporter , suspensor , suspensor , jockstrap , jockstrap , jock , jock ]