laysupport

noun
UK /ˈleɪsəˌpɔːt/
US /ˈleɪsəˌpɔːrt/

A laysupport is a thing that holds something up so it does not fall.

The laysupport kept the shelf from falling down.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who helps and encourages someone else.

My big sister was a laysupport when I learned to ride my bike.

3. A part of a machine that keeps another part steady.

The laysupport stopped the wheel from wobbling.

4. Help or backup given to someone in a hard time.

The team gave laysupport to the new player.