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пиедестал — meaning in English

piedestal

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English meaning

  • pedestal noun The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.
  • plinth noun A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.

Senses

пиедестал is used for these senses in English:

  • pedestal (architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
  • plinth A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.
  • socle (architectural element) A low plinth or pedestal used to display a statue or other artwork.

pedestal — full definition

  1. noun The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.
  2. noun A position of great honor or admiration.

plinth — full definition

  1. noun A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.
  2. noun The bottom course of a wall.
  3. noun A base or pedestal beneath a cabinet.
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