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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.)

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Underpinning (p. pr. & vb. n.)

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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.