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pedestal in Dutch

pedestal in Dutch is voetstuk, sokkel — pedestal means the base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.

pedestal in Dutch

voetstuk
noun
(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
sokkel
noun
(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.

What does "pedestal" mean?

  1. noun The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.
    "The marble statue stood on a stone pedestal in the courtyard."
  2. noun A position of great honor or admiration.
    "Fans put the singer on a pedestal after her first big hit."
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pedestal in a sentence

  • The marble statue stood on a stone pedestal in the courtyard.
  • Fans put the singer on a pedestal after her first big hit.

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What is "pedestal" in Dutch?

"pedestal" in Dutch is voetstuk, sokkel. pedestal means: The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.

How do you use "pedestal" in a sentence?

Example: "The marble statue stood on a stone pedestal in the courtyard." In Dutch, "pedestal" is voetstuk, sokkel.

Are there other ways to say "pedestal" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "pedestal": voetstuk, sokkel.

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