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footing
noun foot·ing \ˈfu̇-tiŋ\
: the ability of your feet to stay where you put them as you walk, run, etc.
: the condition of the ground that makes it easy or hard for your feet to stay where you put them as you walk or run
: the base or foundation on which something is established
Full Definition of FOOTING
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: a stable position or placing of the feet
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: a surface or its condition with respect to one walking or running on it; especially : the condition of a racetrack
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: basis
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: terms of social intercourse
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: an enlargement at the lower end of a foundation wall, pier, or column to distribute the load
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: the sum of a column of figures
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First Known Use of FOOTING
14th century
Related to FOOTING
- Synonyms
- basis, bedrock, bottom, cornerstone, base, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, root, underpinning, warp, warp and woof
FOOTING Defined for Kids
footing
noun foot·ing \ˈfu̇-tiŋ\
Definition of FOOTING for Kids
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: a firm position or placing of the feet <I lost my footing and slipped.>
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: foothold
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: position as compared to others <We all started on the same footing.>
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: social relationship <We're on a good footing with our neighbors.>
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