underpinning
underpinning · underpinnings
A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wallA support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
US/ˈʌndɚpˌɪnɪŋ/
Значение
значений: 3A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
This house's underpinning is not up to standard.
(переносно)A basis for something.
I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.
(переносно, шутливое)The lower body or legs.
Формы
мн. число: underpinnings| Ед. число | underpinning |
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правильный
Однокоренные
связанных слов: 1Связанныеunderlying