Console

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A bracket whose projection is not more than half its height.

2. Any small bracket; also, a console table. Console table, a table whose top is supported by two or more consoles instead of legs.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief and raise the spirits of; to relieve; to comfort; to soothe. And empty heads console with empty sound. Pope. I am much consoled by the reflection that the religion of Christ has been attacked in vain by all the wits and philosophers, and its triumph has been complete. P. Henry.

Synonyms: comfort; solace; soothe; cheer; sustain; encourage; support. See Comfort.