English word footing comes from English landlubber, English futtock
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| landlubber | English (eng) | (nautical, pejorative) Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman. |
| futtock | English (eng) | (nautical) Any of the curved timbers that form the ribs of a ship. |
| footing | English (eng) | (accounting) Double checking the numbers vertically.. (architecture, engineering) The thickened or sloping portion of a wall, or of an embankment at its foot; foundation.. (now, _, rare) A footprint or footprints; tracks, someone's trail.. A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.. A narrow cotton lace, without figures.. A relative condition; state.. [...] |