Definition of Footing
Footing
Foot·ing
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A foundation or base, especially for a building or structure.
e.g. The architect carefully designed the footing to support the heavy load.
(noun)
the basis on which something operates or the terms on which it is established;
e.g. Once their venture finds steady footing, they will invest more resources into it.
(noun)
the relative rank, status, or position of a person relative to other people;
e.g. All of the candidates are on equal footing, which makes it difficult to select just one of them.
(noun)
the part at the base of a structure such as a column or wall that is wider than the rest of the structure in order to make it stable;
e.g. The earthquake damaged the footing of the tower, causing it to fall over.
(verb)
(informal) moving or traveling over some long distance by walking;
e.g. They have plans of footing it all the way across town to get there.
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