any clever maneuver | aiding the cause or policy or interests of |
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose | the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening |
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | documentary validation |
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) | a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission |
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect | the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities |
| any device that bears the weight of another thing |
| supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation |
| something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest |
| a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts |
| the financial means whereby one lives |
| financial resources provided to make some project possible |