sokkel — meaning in English

English meaning

• pedestal noun The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.
• plinth noun A flat block that a column, statue, or similar structure stands on.
• stand verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.

Senses

sokkel 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.
• stand A device to hold something upright or aloft.

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 flat block that a column, statue, or similar structure stands on.
2. noun (building) The lowest layer of bricks or stones in a wall.
3. noun The low base that a cabinet stands on.

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