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Word:
Footing
Definition:
A base (in or on the ground) that will support the structure.
A masonry section, usually concrete, in a rectangular form wider than the bottom of the foundation wall or pier it supports.
The base or bottom of a foundation pier, wall, or column that is usually wider than the upper portion of the foundation. The added width at the bottom spreads the load over a wider area.
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