to lay a foundation; to prepare a firm basis for a building, argument to be based on.

a firm basis on which anything is built.

the frame of a machinery or a motor vehicle, on which the body is supported.

the part of a ship extending along the bottom from stem to stern and supporting the whole frame; a keel.

(fig.) a ground on which an argument is based.

own contribution or the initial investment, of a promoter, a firm or a company, in the business; capital.

a piece of wood used as fuel.

weariness from physical or mental work; fatigue.

to cut across; to cut cross-sectionwise.

to cook meat; to prepare a meat-dish.

a meal made (fully or partly) of meat.

a gathering for dancing, merriment, etc.

going beyond normal limit; excessive; extreme.

to fall flat across on the ground; to lie across.

to prostrate stretching the body, to its full length, on the ground from reverence or fear.