Stütze — meaning in English

English meaning

buttress noun A support made of brick, concrete or stone, set against a structure to hold it up.
crutch noun A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
dole noun British informal: state unemployment benefit payments.
mainstay noun The main thing that something relies on for support.
pad noun A block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.
prop noun An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.
scantling noun The fixed size that a piece of wood, stone or building material must be cut to.
stanchion noun An upright post used to hold something up.
stay verb To remain in a place rather than leaving.
support noun Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.
timber noun Wood that has been cut and prepared for building.

Stütze is used for these senses in English:

buttress (by extension) Anything that serves to support something; a prop.
crutch Something or someone that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop
dole (informal) Payment by the state to the unemployed; unemployment benefits.
mainstay A chief support.
pad A soft bag or cushion to relieve pressure, support a part, etc.
prop An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
scantling A small, upright beam of timber used in construction, especially less than five inches square.
stanchion A vertical pole, post, or support.

noun A support made of brick, concrete or stone, set against a structure to hold it up.
noun Something that gives support or strength to another thing.
noun In botany, a wide, flat root that spreads out from the base of a tree trunk to help hold it up.
noun A part of a mountain or rock face that sticks out sharply.