Footing

word

1. Verb form

of Foot

2. Noun

Ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.

3. Noun

Standing; position; established place; basis for operation; permanent settlement; foothold.

4. Noun

Relative condition; state.

5. Noun

Tread; step; especially, measured tread.

6. Noun

The act of adding up a column of figures; the amount or sum total of such a column.

7. Noun

The act of putting a foot to anything; also, that which is added as a foot; as, the footing of a stocking.

8. Noun

A narrow cotton lace, without figures.

9. Noun

The finer refuse part of whale blubber, not wholly deprived of oil.

10. Noun

The thickened or sloping portion of a wall, or of an embankment at its foot.

11. Noun

status with respect to the relations between people or groups; "on good terms with her in-laws"; "on a friendly footing"
Vocabulary classified under Sociology
More about this word
Synonyms and related words
Explore this word