n. The act of one who underpins; the act of supporting a superior part of a wall, etc., by introducing a support underneath it.n. A solid structure, as a new foundation or other support, temporary or permanent, introduced beneath a wall, a building, etc., previously constructed, as when the original foundation has proved insufficient, or has been impaired from any cause. Also called undersetting, and in Scotland goufing.n. The foundation-wall of a building, especially of a wooden one.n. A method of well-sinking in which a wall is laid in sections.