Underpinning

verb

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.verbTo support from below with props or masonry.

"You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse."

2.verbTo give support to; to corroborate.

"Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy."

3.nounA support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.

"This house's underpinning is not up to standard."

4.nounA basis for something.

"I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory."

5.nounThe lower body or legs.

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