To climb with the use of aids such as pitons.
To provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist.
Help; assistance; succor, relief.
An historical subsidy granted to the crown by Parliament for an extraordinary purpose, such as a war effort.
A helper; an assistant.
An exchequer loan.
Something which helps; a material source of help.
A pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his feudal lord on special occasions.
The rider's use of hands, legs, voice, etc. to control the horse.
To try to get one's horse into a better position during a horse race.
To try to come out ahead in a competition for something specific or put oneself in a more favourable position generally.