History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
basement

the lowest part of a building, partly or wholly below ground level

room on lower floor of building

bases

of base

physical foundation

basis

the basic substance used to make, develop, build, measure etc something

physical foundation

footing

a placing of the feet; surface for standing on; a (mentioned) relationship (with people)

foundation, basis

foundation

the act of establishment (a university, church etc); a strong base of a building, on which it is built

basis for something physical or mental

fuselage

the body of a plane (to which the engine(s), wings and tail are fitted)

bulk; central portion

pedestal

to treat as very important or special

support for something

plinth

a square base or block on which a pillar or statue stands

support for something

preparation

the act, process, of preparing; something done to get ready

development, readiness

support

the act of supporting or being supported; something that supports weight; money etc to live on; to bear the weight of (something); keep (something) in place

something that holds up structure

SUBSTRUCTURE as in Wiktionary
SUBSTRUCTURE as in Wikipedia