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- Dictionarypedestal/ˈpɛdɪstl/
noun
- 1. the base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted: "a bronze bust on a marble pedestal"
- 2. used in reference to a situation in which someone is greatly or uncritically admired: "it's as if I'm on a pedestal and he worships me—I hate that"
verb
- 1. set or support on a pedestal: "a Venus stands pedestalled in an alcove"
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PEDESTAL definition: 1. a long, thin column that supports a statue, or a tall structure like a column on which something…. Learn more.
pedestal: [noun] the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column — see column illustration. the base of an upright structure.
Pedestal definition: an architectural support for a column, statue, vase, or the like.. See examples of PEDESTAL used in a sentence.
PEDESTAL meaning: 1. a long, thin column that supports a statue, or a tall structure like a column on which something…. Learn more.
pedestal: 1 n an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue) Synonyms: footstall , plinth Types: socle a plain plinth that supports a wall Type of: support supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation n a support or foundation Synonyms: base , stand Types: show 4 types... hide 4 types... brass monkey a metal stand ...
the base that a column, statue, etc. rests on. a pedestal basin (= a washbasin supported by a column); I replaced the vase carefully on its pedestal. The statue stands on a low marble pedestal.
3 meanings: 1. a base that supports a column, statue, etc, as used in classical architecture 2. a position of eminence or.... Click for more definitions.
1. (Architecture) a base that supports a column, statue, etc, as used in classical architecture
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pedestal meaning, definition, what is pedestal: the base on which a pillar or statue sta...: Learn more.
