underpin

English

/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/, /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To support from below with props or masonry.
  • (transitive) To give support to; to corroborate.

Etymology

Prefix from English pin.

Origin

English

pin

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