Meaning of the word substructure in English

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substructure

US /ˈsʌbˌstrʌk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈsʌbˌstrʌk.tʃɚ/
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Noun

1.

an underlying or supporting structure

Example:
The engineers carefully designed the substructure of the bridge.
The building's substructure needs to be strong enough to support the entire weight.
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