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A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- This house's underpinning is not up to standard.
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A basis for something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Examples
- I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.
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The lower body or legs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, humorous
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present participle and gerund of underpin
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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French:
soubassement
— a support or foundation of a structure
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German:
Untermauerung
— a support or foundation of a structure
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Polish:
podmurówka
— a support or foundation of a structure