the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely); "there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait"
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support
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"; "they forded the stream supporting their packs over their heads"
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support
something providing immaterial support or assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans"