pedestal

Definition of Pedestal in English :

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Noun

1. base, pedestal, stand

a support or foundation

Example Sentences:
'the base of the lamp'

base
stand

2. pedestal

a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority)

Example Sentences:
'they put him on a pedestal'

3. footstall, pedestal, plinth

an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pedestal

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noun

1.

a base that supports a column, statue, etc, as used in classical architecture

2.

a position of eminence or supposed superiority (esp in the phrases place, put, or set on a pedestal)

3.

a.

either of a pair of sets of drawers used as supports for a writing surface

b.

(as modifier)

a pedestal desk

Pedestal

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noun

1.

the foot or bottom support of a column or pillar

2.

a similar base on a lamp, statue, etc.

3.

a columnlike stand for displaying a piece of sculpture or other decorative article

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈpedestaled or ˈpedestalled, ˈpedestaling or ˈpedestalling

4.

to place on or furnish with a pedestal

Pedestal

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n.

1. An architectural support or base, as for a column or statue.

2. A support or foundation.

3. A position of high regard or adoration.

tr.v. ped·es·taled, ped·es·tal·ing, ped·es·tals or ped·es·talled or ped·es·tal·ling

To place on or provide with a pedestal.

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