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1. a. : the lowest member of a base : subbase. b. : a block upon which the moldings of an architrave or trim are stopped at the bottom. 2. : a usually square block serving as a base. broadly : any of various bases or lower parts. 3. : a course of stones forming a continuous foundation or base course. Did you know? Plinth and Architecture.
PLINTH definition: 1. a square block, especially of stone, on which a column or a statue stands 2. a square block…. Learn more.
Plinth definition: a slablike member beneath the base of a column or pier.. See examples of PLINTH used in a sentence.
If a building has columns, you can call the platform or base on which a column rests a plinth. The plinth typically lies between the column and the ground. In architecture, a plinth is one of the basic building elements.
noun. 1. Also called: socle. the rectangular slab or block that forms the lowest part of the base of a column, statue, pedestal, or pier. 2. Also called: plinth course. the lowest part of the wall of a building that appears above ground level, esp one that is formed of a course of stone or brick. 3.
1. a slablike member beneath the base of a column or pier. 2. a square base or a lower block, as of a pedestal. 3. Also called plinth′ course`. a projecting course of stones at the base of a wall; earth table. 4. a flat member at the bottom of an architrave, dado, baseboard, or the like.
PLINTH meaning: 1. a square block, especially of stone, on which a column or a statue stands 2. a square block…. Learn more.
Plinth definition: A block or slab on which a pedestal, column, or statue is placed.
Jun 2, 2024 · plinth (plural plinths) A block or slab upon which a column , pedestal , statue or other structure is based. The queen placed the vase on the plinth so the cupbearer could fill it with flowers.
Definition of plinth noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
