Thesaurus: underpinning

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Underpin
2. n. The act of one who underpins; the act of supporting by stones, masonry, or the like.
3. n. That by which a building is underpinned; the material and construction used for support, introduced beneath a wall already constructed.
4. n. The foundation, esp. of a frame house.
5. 1. The act of one who underpins; the act of supporting by stones, masonry, or the like. 2. (Arch.) (a) That by which a building is underpinned; the material and construction used for support, introduced beneath a wall already constructed. (b) The foundation, esp. of a frame house. [Local, U.S.]
6. n:100 v support from beneath v support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm