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Derrick

A mast spar or tall frame supported at the top by stays or guys and usually pivoted at the base with suitable tackle for hoisting heavy weights such as stones in building

Dependence

The act or state of depending state of being dependent a hanging down or from suspension from a support

Defender

One who defends one who maintains supports protects or vindicates a champion an advocate a vindicator

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cytoskeleton

An arrangement of microtubules microfilaments and larger filaments within a cell serving to provide structural support of components of the cell and to transport components from one part of the cell to another the

Crutch

A staff with a crosspiece at the head to be placed under the arm or shoulder to support the lame or infirm in walking

Crosstrees

masthead to which are attached the upper shrouds At the head of lower masts in large vessels they support a semicircular platform called the ldquotoprdquo

Cromlech

A monument of rough stones composed of one or more large ones supported in a horizontal position upon others They are found chiefly in countries inhabited by the ancient Celts and are of a period anterior...

Cremocarp

The peculiar fruit of fennel carrot parsnip and the like consisting of a pair of carpels pendent from a supporting axis

Cling

to hold fast especially by twining round or embracing as the tendril of a vine clings to its support usually followed by to or together

Crampon

An aeumlrial rootlet for support in climbing as of ivy

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