A central vertical supporting post used in architecture and bridge as well as in aircraft and ship design.
A prop or strut supporting some structure or weight above it.
Land, usually near a port.
A sewer.
Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
Not followed by up: to provide (something) with support.
Usually followed by up: to reinforce (something at risk of failure).
simple past tense of shear