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цо́коль — meaning in English

tsokol

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English meaning

  • foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
  • 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

цо́коль is used for these senses in English:

  • foundation (architecture) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.
  • 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.

foundation — full definition

  1. noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
  2. noun The basic principles or ideas that something is built upon.
  3. noun An organization set up and funded to support a charitable or educational cause.
  4. noun A makeup product applied to even out skin tone.

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.

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