support resembling the rib of an animal | aiding the cause or policy or interests of |
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural | the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening |
any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates) | documentary validation |
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant | a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission |
a teasing remark | the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities |
cut of meat including one or more ribs | 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 |