a stable position or placing of or for the feet
an established position
a position or rank in relation to others
They all started off on an equal footing
a surface, or the condition of a surface, with respect to its suitability for walking or running
(also in pl) an enlargement at the lower end of a foundation, wall, pier, or column to distribute the load, or a trench dug to accommodate this
The footing must be excavated to a minimum depth of 4ft