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un·der·pin
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ˌʌn
dərˈpɪn
/
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uhn-der-
pin
]
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verb (used with object),
-pinned,
-pin·ning.
1.
to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation.
2.
to replace or strengthen the foundation of (a building or the like).
3.
to furnish a foundation for; corroborate:
The author's conclusions are underpinned by references to experimental findings.
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Origin:
1515–25;
under-
+
pin
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underpin
(ˌʌndəˈpɪn)
—
vb
,
-pins
,
-pinning
,
-pinned
1.
to support from beneath, esp by a prop, while avoiding damaging or weakening the superstructure:
to underpin a wall
2.
to give corroboration, strength, or support to
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