 pedestal |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a support or foundation | |
| Synonyms: | stand base | |
| Examples: | "the base of the lamp" |
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| Related terms: | support staddle trivet trivet brass_monkey | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority) | |
| Examples: | "they put him on a pedestal" |
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| Related terms: | status | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (architecture) an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue) | |
| Synonyms: | footstall plinth | |
| Related terms: | support socle column dado | |
| Similar spelling: |
Podesta pedestrian |
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