Underpins

verb

Word Frequency: 0.3

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."

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