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footing

DEFINITIONS OF: footing

1

n a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

Synonyms:
foothold
Types:
toehold
a small foothold used in climbing
Type of:
support
any device that bears the weight of another thing

n a relation that provides the foundation for something

“they were on a friendly footing”
Synonyms:
basis, ground
Types:
common ground
a basis agreed to by all parties for reaching a mutual understanding
Type of:
foundation
the basis on which something is grounded

n status with respect to the relations between people or groups

“on a friendly footing”
Synonyms:
terms
Type of:
position, status
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
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