English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
Dictionary
Underpin
(v. t.)
To lay stones, masonry, etc., under, as the sills of a
building, on which it is to rest.
Underpin
(v. t.)
To support by some solid foundation; to place
something underneath for support.
Underpinned
(imp. & p. p.)
of Underpin
Underpinning
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Underpin
Underpinning
(n.)
The act of one who underpins; the act of supporting
by stones, masonry, or the like.
Underpinning
(n.)
That by which a building is underpinned; the material
and construction used for support, introduced beneath a wall already
constructed.
Underpinning
(n.)
The foundation, esp. of a frame house.
Underpitch
(v. t.)
To fill underneath; to stuff.
Underplay
(v. i.)
To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner;
to underact a part.
Underplay
(v. i.)
To play a low card when holding a high one, in the
hope of a future advantage.
Underplay
(n.)
The act of underplaying.
Underplot
(n.)
A series of events in a play, proceeding collaterally
with the main story, and subservient to it.
Underplot
(n.)
A clandestine scheme; a trick.
Underpoise
(v. t.)
To weigh, estimate, or rate below desert; to
undervalue.
Underpossessor
(n.)
One who possesses or holds anything subject to the
superior of another.
Underpraise
(v. t.)
To praise below desert.
Underprize
(v. t.)
To undervalue; to underestimate.
Underproduction
(n.)
The production of less than is demanded or of less
than the usual supply.
Underproof
(a.)
Containing less alcohol than proof spirit. See Proof
spirit, under Spirit.
Underprop
(v. t.)
To prop from beneath; to put a prop under; to
support; to uphold.