Underkeep

Translation of "underkeep" into Russian

Verb

underkeep

underkeeps

underkept Past Simple / Past Participle

underkeeping Gerund

Archaic transitive verb; the only well-attested part of speech for this lemma.

уст., поддерживать снизу, подпоркой

Massive oak beams were set in place to underkeep the stone floor above.

Массивные дубовые балки были установлены, чтобы подпирать каменный пол сверху.

общ., удерживать, не давая опасть

The stone arch was cleverly designed to underkeep the weight of the roof.

Каменный свод был искусно спроектирован, чтобы поддерживать вес крыши.

Additional translations

уст., в смысле "оберегать, хранить"

Verb

To support or uphold from beneath; to sustain or preserve (archaic).

Massive oak beams were set in place to underkeep the stone floor above.