UNDERPINNING
Scrabble letter values: U1N1D2E1R1P3I1N1N1I1N1G2 = 16
Definition
UNDERPINNING is the present participle of UNDERPIN.
verb UNDERPIN: support from beneath.
Examples
- “You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.”
- “Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.”
- “This house's underpinning is not up to standard.”