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Underpinning

noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.

    "This house's underpinning is not up to standard."

  2. 2
    A basis for something. figuratively

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

  3. 3
    The lower body or legs. figuratively, humorous

    "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.”"

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of underpin form-of, gerund, participle, present

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