Standbein — meaning in English

English meaning

• footing noun Balance or a stable position for standing.
• mainstay noun The main thing that something relies on for support.

Senses

Standbein is used for these senses in English:

• footing A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
• footing A standing; position; established place; foothold.
• mainstay A chief support.

footing — full definition

1. noun Balance or a stable position for standing.
2. noun The basis or terms on which something is arranged.
3. noun The foundation of a wall or structure.

mainstay — full definition

1. noun The main thing that something relies on for support.
2. noun A person or thing you can always count on to play a steady, important part.
3. noun A rope running from near the top of a ship's mainmast down to the foremast, used to hold it steady.

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