supportside
nounUK /səˈpɔːtsaɪd/
US /səˈpɔːrtsaɪd/
The side of something that holds it up or helps it.
The supportside of the shelf is the part that keeps it from falling down.
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2. The side of a team or group that gives help and encouragement.
The coach stood on the supportside of the field, cheering for every player.
3. The part of a structure that carries the most weight.
Engineers checked the supportside of the bridge for cracks.
4. A person or group that backs up another person's idea.
She found a supportside among her classmates for the new club.