verb🔗ShareAbstützen, untermauernTo support from below with props or masonry."You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse."Du solltest das Bergwerksdach abstützen, um einen weiteren Einsturz zu verhindern.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUntermauern, stützenTo give support to; to corroborate."Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy."Das Vertrauen der Öffentlichkeit in Politiker muss unsere Demokratie untermauern.theorystructuresystemsciencephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFundament, GrundlageA support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall."The stone underpinning of the old house kept the wooden walls from touching the damp ground. "Das steinerne Fundament des alten Hauses verhinderte, dass die Holzwände den feuchten Boden berührten.architecturebuildingstructurepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrundlage, BasisA basis for something."I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory."Ich möchte mehr über die Grundlage dieser politischen Theorie erfahren.theoryphilosophystructuresystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUnterbau, FundamentThe lower body or legs."The heavy table needed repair because its underpinning was wobbly and about to collapse. "Der schwere Tisch musste repariert werden, weil sein Fundament wackelig war und kurz vor dem Einsturz stand.bodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
