| supporter | 1. One who, or that which, supports; as, oxygen is a supporter of life. "The sockets and supporters of flowers are figured." (Bacon) "The saints have a . . . Supporter in all their miseries." (South) 2. Especially, an adherent; one who sustains, advocates, and defends; as, the supporter of a party, faction, or candidate. 3. A knee placed under the cathead. 4. A figure, sometimes of a man, but commonly of some animal, placed on either side of an escutcheon, and exterior to it. Usually, both supporters of an escutcheon are similar figures. 5. <medicine> A broad band or truss for supporting the abdomen or some other part or organ. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| athletic | 1. Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports. 2. Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts. "Athletic soundness." . Athlet"ically. Origin: L. Athleticus, Gr. See Athlete. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| athletic heart | Hypertrophy of the heart supposedly due to systematic athletic conditioning. (05 Mar 2000) |
| athletic injuries | Injuries incurred during participation in competitive or non-competitive sports. (12 Dec 1998) |