noun🔗ShareОснование, фундаментThe supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation)."The school's substructures, including the foundation and supporting walls, were reinforced during the summer renovation. "Основание школы, включая фундамент и несущие стены, было укреплено во время летнего ремонта.structureorganizationpartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareбалласт, основание путиThe earth or gravel that the railway tracks are embedded in."After the heavy rains, engineers inspected the substructures of the railway line for any signs of erosion that could cause a derailment. "После сильных дождей инженеры осмотрели балласт железнодорожной линии на предмет признаков эрозии, которая может привести к сходу поезда с рельсов.materialgeologystructurebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading