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In architecture, a bracket or corbel of any kind, especially in the classical and Renaissance styles; an ancon.
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A kind of platform or braeket truss hinged on one side of the rear end of the bore of a breech-loading gun, to support the breech-screw when withdrawn preparatory to loading.
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A bracket on a wall, for supporting machinery of any kind, as a hydraulic motor.
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In organ-building, the desk in which the keyboards and stop-action are contained and before which the player sits.
To alleviate the grief, despondency, or other mental distress of; comfort; cheer; soothe; solace; encourage.
Synonyms To cheer, encourage.