■ noun
1》 ( one's ~ ) a secure grip with one's feet.
2》 the basis on which something is established or operates.
3》 the foundations of a wall, usually with a course of brickwork wider than the base of the wall.
■ noun
1》 ( one's ~ ) a secure grip with one's feet.
2》 the basis on which something is established or operates.
3》 the foundations of a wall, usually with a course of brickwork wider than the base of the wall.
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004