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footing
noun
°A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
"In ascent, every step gained is a footing and help to the next. Holder."
°A standing; position; established place; basis for operation; permanent settlement; foothold.
"As soon as he had obtained a footing at court, the charms of his manner . . . made him a favorite. Thomas Babington Macaulay."