Footing ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Footing ( noun )

1. The manner in which the foot or feet are placed or positioned.
2. The base or foundation on which something stands or is supported.
3. The solid surface or bottom on which a structure stands.

Origin:

Middle english foteyng, from old english fōtung, from fōt foot.

Examples:

1. The dancers were all on the same footing, moving to the same rhythm.
2. The new building had a better footing than the old one, which was built on marshy land.
3. The footing of the bridge was built on solid rock.
4. The footing of the building was excellent and it stood the test of time.
5. The footing of the tree was not stable and it fell during the storm.

(As a verb)

Footing ( verb )

1. The manner in which the foot or feet are placed or positioned.
2. The base or foundation on which something stands or is supported.
3. The solid surface or bottom on which a structure stands.

Origin:

Middle english foteyng, from old english fōtung, from fōt foot.

Examples:

1. The dancers were all on the same footing, moving to the same rhythm.
2. The new building had a better footing than the old one, which was built on marshy land.
3. The footing of the bridge was built on solid rock.
4. The footing of the building was excellent and it stood the test of time.
5. The footing of the tree was not stable and it fell during the storm.