foot|ing

foot|ing
foot|ing «FUT ihng», noun.
1. a firm placing or position of the feet: »

He lost his footing and fell down on the ice.

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

The steep cliff gave us no footing.

3. Figurative. a secure position; status: »

The newly rich family struggled for a footing in society.

4. Figurative. condition; position; relationship: »

The United States and Canada are on a friendly footing.

SYNONYM(S): standing.
5. the projecting base of a foundation, wall, monument, or the like, that distributes the load. The footing for the foundation of a house extends below ground which might be affected by frost.
6. a) the process of adding up a column of figures. b) the amount found by adding; sum; total.
7. the act of moving on the feet; walking, dancing, or the like.
8. the manner of placing or using the feet; footwork.
9. the act of sewing or knitting a foot on a stocking or sock.
10. material for making feet for boots, stockings, or other footgear.
11. a narrow width of net.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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