footing

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: foot-ing (2)

English Definition

A secure grip with one's feet, or the basis on which something is established.

Example Sentence

He lost his footing on the wet grass.

US IPA /ˈfʊt.ɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈfʊt.ɪŋ/