#supporting_structure a structure that serves to support something
supertype: physical_structure__structure__construction a thing constructed; a complex construction or entity; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
subtype: framework__frame__framing a structure supporting or containing something
subtype: airframe the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)
subtype: arbour__arbor__pergola a framework that supports climbing plants; "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"
subtype: grape_arbor__grapearbor__grape_arbour__grapearbour an arbor where grapes are grown
subtype: bustle a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt
subtype: casing.framework__case the enclosing frame around a door or window opening; "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced"
subtype: climbing_frame (British) a framework of bars or logs for children to climb on
subtype: clotheshorse a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)
subtype: coaming a raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out
subtype: valance__cornice__valanceboard__pelmet a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
subtype: deckle (paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets
subtype: derrick a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
subtype: doorframe__doorcase the frame that supports a door
subtype: cowcatcher__fender__buffer__pilot an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
subtype: gantry__gauntry a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.
subtype: grate.framework__grating a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
subtype: grill__grille__grillwork a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; "he cooked hamburgers on the grill"
subtype: gun_carriage__guncarriage a framework on which a gun is mounted for firing
subtype: barbette_carriage a gun carriage elevated so that the gun can be fired over the parapet
subtype: handbarrow a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two people
subtype: hayrig__hayrack a frame attached to a wagon to increase the amount of hay it can carry
subtype: honeycomb a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees
subtype: latticework__lattice__fretwork framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
subtype: trellis__trelli__treillage latticework used to support climbing plants
subtype: espalier a trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat
subtype: mounting framework used for support or display
subtype: chassis.mounting a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device
subtype: radio_chassis__radiochassi a chassis for a radio receiver
subtype: mat.mounting mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
subtype: mount__setting mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place; "the diamond was in a plain gold mount"
subtype: pave a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows
subtype: passe-partout__passepartout a mounting for a picture using gummed tape
subtype: oxbow a wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox
subtype: picture_frame__pictureframe a framework in which a picture is mounted
subtype: rack framework for holding objects
subtype: barbecue__barbeque a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors
subtype: bicycle_rack__bicyclerack a rack for parking bicycles
subtype: carrier a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like
subtype: bomb_rack a device on an aircraft for carrying bombs
subtype: luggage_carrier__luggagecarrier carrier (as behind a bicycle seat) for luggage
subtype: luggage_rack__luggagerack__roof_rack carrier for holding luggage above the seats of a train or on top of a car
subtype: ski_rack__skirack a carrier for holding skis on top of a vehicle
subtype: coatrack__hatrack a rack for temporarily holding coats and hats
subtype: dish_rack a rack for holding dishes as dishwater drains off of them
subtype: hayrack a rack that holds hay for feeding livestock
subtype: pipe_rack a rack for holding a smoker's pipes
subtype: plate_rack__platerack a rack for holding plates to dry after they have been washed
subtype: tie_rack__tierack a rack for storing ties
subtype: toastrack a rack for holding slices of toast
subtype: towel_rack__towelrack__towel_horse__towelhorse a rack consisting of one or more bars on which towels can be hung
subtype: ribbing a framework of ribs
subtype: window_sash__sash a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
subtype: sawhorse__horse__sawbuck__buck a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
subtype: trestle.sawhorse sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop
subtype: stretcher.framework a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
subtype: embroidery_frame__tambour__embroidery_hoop a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering
subtype: tenter a framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth
subtype: truss__trus a framework of beams forming a rigid structure (as a roof truss)
subtype: undercarriage framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle
subtype: landing_gear__landinggear an undercarriage that supports the weight of the plane when it is on the ground
subtype: landing_skids__landingskid the landing gear of a helicopter
subtype: baby-walker__walker__go-cart a framework on wheels; helps babies learn to walk
subtype: Zimmer__walker__Zimmer_frame a light framework (trade name Zimmer) with four rubber feet and handles; helps cripples to walk
subtype: wattle framework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fence
subtype: window a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
subtype: bow_window__bowwindow__bay_window__baywindow a window that sticks out from the outside wall of a house
subtype: oriel_window__orielwindow__oriel a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall
subtype: casement a window that is hinged (usually on one side)
subtype: clerestory__clearstory part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light
subtype: display_window__displaywindow__shopwindow__show_window a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store
subtype: dormer__dormer_window a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
subtype: dormer_window the window in a gabled extension built to accommodate a window
subtype: oxeye an oval or round dormer window
subtype: double_glazing a window with two panes of glass and a space between them; reduces heat and noise transmission through the window
subtype: double-hung_window a window having two sashes that slide up and down
subtype: fanlight a semicircular window over a door or window; usually has sash bars like the ribs of a fan
subtype: lancet_window a narrow window having a lancet arch and without tracery
subtype: louvered_window__jalousie a window with glass louvers
subtype: oeil_de_boeuf a circular or oval window; 17th or 18th C French architecture
subtype: picture_window__picturewindow a large window with a single pane (usually overlooking a view)
subtype: pivoting_window a window that opens by pivoting either horizontally or vertically
subtype: porthole a window in a ship or airplane
subtype: rose_window__rosette circular window filled with tracery
subtype: skylight__fanlight a window in a roof to admit daylight
subtype: sliding_window__slidingwindow a window that open by sliding horizontally
subtype: stained-glass_window__stainedglasswindow a window made of stained glass
subtype: storm_window__stormwindow__stormsash a window outside an ordinary window to protect against severe weather
subtype: transom_window__transomwindow__transom__fanlight a window above a door and hinged to a transom
subtype: window_frame the framework that supports a window
subtype: skeleton__frame__underframe the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; "the building has a steel skeleton"
subtype: chassis the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
subtype: hoop a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
subtype: farthingale a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries
subtype: pannier set of small hoops used to add fullness over the hips
subtype: support.supporting_structure supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support"
subtype: abutment a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge
subtype: architrave the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns
subtype: basement the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture
subtype: buttress__buttressing a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
subtype: flying_buttress__arc-boutant__arcboutant a buttress that stands apart from the main structure and connected to it by an arch
subtype: understructure__foundation__base__fundament__foot__groundwork__substructure lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower"
subtype: bed.understructure a foundation of earth or rock supporting a road or railroad track; "the track bed had washed away"
subtype: railroad_bed a bed on which railroad track is laid
subtype: roadbed a bed supporting a road
subtype: raft_foundation a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete
subtype: plinth__pedestal__footstall an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
subtype: socle a plain plinth that supports a wall
subtype: prop a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
subtype: pitprop__sprag a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine
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