substructure

(substruk′c̸hər)

noun

a part or structure acting as a support, base, or foundation

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See substructure in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The supporting part of a structure; the foundation.
  2. The earth bank or bed supporting railroad tracks.

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  • sub·strucˈtur·al adjective

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