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undergird
verb
To strengthen, secure, or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of an object.
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- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- U
- Ends with
- D
- Contains
- NDERGIR
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
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verb
To strengthen, secure, or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of an object.
To give fundamental support; provide with a sound or secure basis; provide supportive evidence for.
To lend moral support to.
To secure below or underneath.
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