This is the 11658th most frequent German word.
stützt
"Stützt" means "supports" or "props up" in English.
Here, 'stützt' is used reflexively ('stützt sich'), indicating physical support or propping oneself.
Das Kind stützt sich auf seinen Ellbogen, um das Buch besser zu lesen.
The child leans on their elbows to read the book more easily.
In this sentence, 'stützt' describes the act of bearing or holding something, indicating physical support provided by the bridge.
Die neue Brücke stützt schweres Gewicht mit ihrer robusten Konstruktion.
The new bridge supports heavy weight with its robust construction.
Here, 'stützt' is used metaphorically to mean 'supporting' an argument or idea with evidence or reasoning.