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footing Noun 1. basis or foundation: on a sound financial footing 2. the relationship between two people or groups: on an equal footing 3. a secure grip by or for the feet
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footing noun 1. basis, foundation, foothold, base position, ground, settlement, establishment, installation, groundwork Translationsto lose one's footing → perder el equilibrio; (relationship) → Verhältnis nt; on an equal footing → in condizioni di parità |
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Some loose boards laid upon the ties supporting the rails of the railway supplied a footing for him and his executioners -- two private soldiers of the Federal army, directed by a sergeant who in civil life may have been a deputy sheriff. As he was crossing through the water he lost his footing, stumbled and fell, and not being able to rise on account of his load, groaned heavily. It exasperated me that even in the street I could not be on an even footing with him. |
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