steelsupports
nounUK /ˈstiːl.səˈpɔːts/
US /ˈstiːl.səˈpɔːrts/
Strong metal poles that hold up a building or bridge.
The workers put steel supports under the bridge to keep it safe.
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2. Metal pieces used to keep something from falling over.
The old wall had steel supports to stop it from tipping.
3. Strong metal parts that help a machine stay steady.
The machine's steel supports keep it from shaking.
4. Metal frames that hold up a heavy roof.
Steel supports were added to hold up the big roof.