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substructure

/ˈsʌbˌstrʌktʃər/ /ˈsʌbˌstrʌktʃɚ/

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noun

Subestructura, cimiento

The supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).

Examples :

"The old house needed repairs because the substructure, the wooden frame beneath the floor, was rotting. "

La casa antigua necesitaba reparaciones porque la subestructura, el marco de madera debajo del piso, se estaba pudriendo.

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Illustration substructure - Image 1

noun

Subestructura, base

The earth or gravel that the railway tracks are embedded in.

Examples :

"The train tracks felt stable because the construction crew had recently reinforced the substructure with fresh gravel. "

Las vías del tren se sintieron estables porque el equipo de construcción había reforzado recientemente la subestructura con grava fresca.

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