underpinning

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. fiil present participle and gerund of underpin
2. isim A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.

   “This house's underpinning is not up to standard.”

3. isim A basis for something.

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

4. isim The lower body or legs.

   “Thinks I to myself, “Sol, you're run off your course again. This is a rich man's summer ‘cottage’ and if you don't look out there's likely to be some nice, lively dog taking an interest in your underpinning.””