Definition of

Support

Friends walking hugging

A person can consider themselves the support of another if their support is essential to them.

Support is the act of supporting (sustaining, maintaining or supporting ). This is only the first meaning that the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) mentions in its dictionary to define this term.

Who holds

Support is also called someone or something that supports and to whom it provides spiritual or moral support. For example: “My grandfather has always been the breadwinner of this family” , “The Uruguayan player became the supporter of the team's defensive sector thanks to his excellent level” , “Agriculture is the support of the regional economy” .

This word has several nuances, which can point to economic, emotional or spiritual issues, but it always refers to someone or something that is essential for the existence of another person or thing . We see in the first example that a man is spoken of as a necessary figure for his family; Although there are no details about his contributions, we understand that he is an essential being for those around him, highly respected and dedicated to others.

In the second example sentence, the supporter is a soccer player, since his special talent and skill has improved his team's performance. Finally, a statement that is difficult to refute, since many economies are based on agriculture , and even other activities that depend on it. If its full potential were harnessed, some specialists say it could end poverty worldwide.

Take the case of a sports magazine . Of the fifty pages of each edition, at least thirty are dedicated to interviews with figures from soccer, tennis, basketball, motorsports and other disciplines. It can be said, therefore, that the talks with the protagonists of the world of sports constitute the support of the publication .

Wind resistance

In the field of nautical , support is known as the resistance that a boat exerts to the force of the wind that is applied to the sails to produce its heel (that is, its lateral inclination).

Underwear

A bra is also an undergarment worn by women to contain the breast. Also called a bustier , brassiere , bra or adjuster depending on the region, the bra covers the breasts completely or partially.

There are different designs of bras, including push-up bras, sports bras, T-shirt bras, silicone bras, and one made specifically for breastfeeding mothers. They are generally sold in different numbers or sizes, linked to breast measurements . The variety that we can find on the market is very wide, something that applies to almost all feminine textile products. Some of the best-known bra manufacturers are Wonderbra and Victoria's Secret .

Bras of various colors

The bra is a feminine intimate garment of very ancient origins.

The origins of the bra are remote. Over the years, the characteristics and social uses of the garment changed. But women covered their busts long before the creation and widespread use of the bra, using corsets and other garments, some of which helped sculpt their figure, just as can be achieved today with a push-up bra. Although there is no well-defined date, it is estimated that the bra's popularity began to grow at the beginning of the 20th century, although they had already existed for a long time.

For example, there is evidence of ancient bras dating back to ancient Greece, where the name of the garment was apodesmos , meaning "chest band." It was made of linen or wool and was adjusted by tying a knot in the back area. Women in the ancient Roman Empire, on the other hand, wore bibs when playing sports; This can be seen in a Sicilian mosaic dating from the 4th century.