footing

[ foot-ing ]

/ ˈfʊt ɪŋ /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR footing ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

the basis or foundation on which anything is established.

the act of one who moves on foot, as in walking or dancing.

a secure and established position.

a place or support for the feet; surface to stand on; foothold.

a firm placing of the feet; stability: He regained his footing.

Building Trades, Civil Engineering. the part of a foundation bearing directly upon the earth.

position or status assigned to a person, group, etc., in estimation or treatment.

mutual standing; reciprocal relation: to be on a friendly footing with someone.

entrance into a new position or relationship: to gain a footing in society.

a fee demanded from a person upon entrance into a trade, society, etc.

the act of adding a foot to something, as to a stocking.

that which is added as a foot.

the act of adding up a column of figures.

the total of such a column.

Origin of footing

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at foot, -ing¹

Words nearby footing

Foot Guards, foothill, foothold, footie, foot in both camps, have a, footing, footing piece, foot-in-mouth, foot-in-mouth disease, foot in one's mouth, put one's, foot in the door, get one's

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Example sentences from the Web for footing

President Obama pledged an estimated $175 million and sent more than 4,000 troops to help the region regain its footing.
Jail Threats for Sierra Leone Ebola Victims’ Families|Abby Haglage|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There are many others getting their footing, like Androgyny and Original Tomboy, all manly duds for anyone.
Look Who’s Wearing The Pants: Haute Butch’s Gender-Blending Style|Nina Strochlic|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It took me a long time to regain my footing, though I did find my way eventually.
How the Sultan of Brunei Violated His Sharia Law With Me|Jillian Lauren|May 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rather, he said, advocacy groups are trying to find their footing after getting stymied for five years in their efforts.
Immigration Activists Blast Obama|David Freedlander|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The restaurant harvests its oysters from nearby marshland beds seeded with crushed shells to help the young ones get a footing.
A Briny, South Carolina Oyster Shack|Jane & Michael Stern|March 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It placed me at once on a footing of intimacy with the friends of my friends.
The Guerilla Chief|Mayne Reid
His footing differed essentially from that of Askold and Dir in their attempt at a like undertaking.
The Rise of the Russian Empire|Hector H. Munro
Should any interloping dog try to establish a right to share the feast he can only gain his footing after a victorious battle.
Child-Life in Japan and Japanese Child Stories|Mrs. M. Chaplin Ayrton
"Look out for your footing till we get to the horse," was his warning.
Laramie Holds the Range|Frank H. Spearman
Thar war plenty o' footing among the top branches whar the birds had made thar eyeray.
Our Young Folks--Vol. I, No. II, February 1865|Various

British Dictionary definitions for footing

footing

/ (ˈfʊtɪŋ) /

noun

the basis or foundation on which something is establishedthe business was on a secure footing

the relationship or status existing between two persons, groups, etcthe two countries were on a friendly footing

a secure grip by or for the feet

the lower part of a foundation of a column, wall, building, etc

mainly US

the act of adding a column of figures
the total obtained

rare a fee paid upon entrance into a craft, society, etc, or such an entrance itself

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	footing
释义	footing [ foot-ing ] / ˈfʊt ɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR footing ON THESAURUS.COM noun the basis or foundation on which anything is established. the act of one who moves on foot, as in walking or dancing. a secure and established position. a place or support for the feet; surface to stand on; foothold. a firm placing of the feet; stability: He regained his footing. Building Trades, Civil Engineering. the part of a foundation bearing directly upon the earth. position or status assigned to a person, group, etc., in estimation or treatment. mutual standing; reciprocal relation: to be on a friendly footing with someone. entrance into a new position or relationship: to gain a footing in society. a fee demanded from a person upon entrance into a trade, society, etc. the act of adding a foot to something, as to a stocking. that which is added as a foot. the act of adding up a column of figures. the total of such a column. Origin of footing Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at foot, -ing¹ Words nearby footing Foot Guards, foothill, foothold, footie, foot in both camps, have a, footing, footing piece, foot-in-mouth, foot-in-mouth disease, foot in one's mouth, put one's, foot in the door, get one's Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for footing President Obama pledged an estimated $175 million and sent more than 4,000 troops to help the region regain its footing. Jail Threats for Sierra Leone Ebola Victims’ Families\|Abby Haglage\|December 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST There are many others getting their footing, like Androgyny and Original Tomboy, all manly duds for anyone. Look Who’s Wearing The Pants: Haute Butch’s Gender-Blending Style\|Nina Strochlic\|October 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It took me a long time to regain my footing, though I did find my way eventually. How the Sultan of Brunei Violated His Sharia Law With Me\|Jillian Lauren\|May 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Rather, he said, advocacy groups are trying to find their footing after getting stymied for five years in their efforts. Immigration Activists Blast Obama\|David Freedlander\|March 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The restaurant harvests its oysters from nearby marshland beds seeded with crushed shells to help the young ones get a footing. A Briny, South Carolina Oyster Shack\|Jane & Michael Stern\|March 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It placed me at once on a footing of intimacy with the friends of my friends. The Guerilla Chief\|Mayne Reid His footing differed essentially from that of Askold and Dir in their attempt at a like undertaking. The Rise of the Russian Empire\|Hector H. Munro Should any interloping dog try to establish a right to share the feast he can only gain his footing after a victorious battle. Child-Life in Japan and Japanese Child Stories\|Mrs. M. Chaplin Ayrton "Look out for your footing till we get to the horse," was his warning. Laramie Holds the Range\|Frank H. Spearman Thar war plenty o' footing among the top branches whar the birds had made thar eyeray. Our Young Folks--Vol. I, No. II, February 1865\|Various British Dictionary definitions for footing footing / (ˈfʊtɪŋ) / noun the basis or foundation on which something is establishedthe business was on a secure footing the relationship or status existing between two persons, groups, etcthe two countries were on a friendly footing a secure grip by or for the feet the lower part of a foundation of a column, wall, building, etc mainly US the act of adding a column of figures the total obtained rare a fee paid upon entrance into a craft, society, etc, or such an entrance itself Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to footing foothold, seating, infrastructure, installation, bottom, groundwork, establishment, seat, substratum, underpinning, bedrock, basement, foot, settlement, warrant, ground, substructure, understructure, standing, capacity
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footing

noun

Origin of footing

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British Dictionary definitions for footing

noun

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