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footing

/ˈfʊtɪŋ/ /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
noun
  1. 1
    ayak basacak yer, dengeuncountable

    A firm, safe position for your feet on a surface.

    • She lost her footing on the icy path and fell.
      Buzlu yolda dengesini kaybedip düştü.
    • The climber found a safe footing on the narrow ledge.
      Dağcı dar çıkıntıda ayak basacak güvenli bir yer buldu.
  2. 2
    temel, zemin, konumuncountable

    The basis on which something exists, or the position of people in relation to each other.

    • The company is now on a firm financial footing.
      Şirket artık sağlam bir mali temele sahip.
    • Men and women should compete on an equal footing.
      Kadınlar ve erkekler eşit koşullarda yarışmalıdır.
  3. 3
    temel pabucu, tekil temelcountable Construction

    The wide concrete base that spreads the weight of a wall or column onto the ground.

    • The footing must be strong enough to carry the weight of the walls.
      Temel pabucu, duvarların ağırlığını taşıyacak kadar sağlam olmalı.
    • They poured concrete for the footing.
      Temel pabucu için beton döktüler.

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lose your footingon an equal footingon a firm footingconcrete footing