underpinning.
A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
Meaning & usage
A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
This house's underpinning is not up to standard.
A basis for something.
I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.
The lower body or legs.
present participle and gerund of underpin
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