supporting


Definition: Meaning of, supporting in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / səˈpɔːtɪŋ /

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  1. supporting part/role/actor etc a small part in a play or film, or the actor who plays such a part
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  2. supporting wall/beam etc a wall etc that supports the weight of something
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supporting used in phrases

  • close supporting fire (noun)
    1. fire on enemy troops, weapons or positions that are near the supported unit and are the most immediate and serious threat to it
  • deep supporting fire (noun)
    1. fire on objectives not in the immediate vicinity of your forces but with the objective of destroying enemy reserves and weapons and interfering with the enemy command and supply and communications
  • direct supporting fire (noun)
    1. as opposed to general supporting fire delivered in support of the force as a whole fire delivered in support of part of a force
  • self-supporting (adjective)
    1. able to earn enough money to support yourself
    2. able to stand or stay upright without support
  • supporting fire (noun)
    1. fire delivered by supporting units to protect or assist a unit in combat
  • supporting players (noun)
    1. a cast other than the principals
  • supporting structure (noun)
    1. a structure that serves to support something
  • supporting tower (noun)
    1. a tower that serves to support something
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