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underpinning

verb

Meaning

  1. To support from below with props or masonry.
  2. To give support to; to corroborate.
  3. A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
  4. A basis for something.
  5. The lower body or legs.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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