Underframework

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An underlying or supportive framework or similar structure. figuratively, no-plural

    "No. 2 shows the cop of weft in its case in position for working, where it is retained by two smooth bowls of bosses fixed in their places on the stand or underframework of the loom."

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foundationinfrastructure

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"No. 2 shows the cop of weft in its case in position for working, where it is retained by two smooth bowls of bosses fixed in their places on the stand or underframework of the loom."

Etymology

From under- + framework.

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