|
|
Definition of Pedestal
1. Noun. A support or foundation. "The base of the lamp"
Specialized synonyms: Brass Monkey, Staddle, Trivet, Trivet
Generic synonyms: Support
2. Noun. A position of great esteem (and supposed superiority). "They put him on a pedestal"
3. Noun. An architectural support or base (as for a column or statue).
Group relationships: Column, Pillar
Terms within: Dado
Specialized synonyms: Socle
Generic synonyms: Support
Definition of Pedestal
1. n. The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like; the part on which an upright work stands. It consists of three parts, the base, the die or dado, and the cornice or surbase molding. See Illust. of Column.
Definition of Pedestal
1. Noun. (architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like; the part on which an upright work stands. It consists of three parts, the base, the die or dado, and the cornice or surbase molding. See Illust. of {Column}. ¹
2. Noun. Pedestal coil (steam heating), a group of connected straight pipes arranged side by side and one above another, -- used in a radiator. ¹
3. Verb. To set or support on (or as if on) a pedestal ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pedestal
1. to provide with an architectural support or base [v -TALED, -TALING, -TALS or -TALLED, -TALLING, -TALS]
Medical Definition of Pedestal
1. 1. The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like; the part on which an upright work stands. It consists of three parts, the base, the die or dado, and the cornice or surbase molding. 2. An iron socket, or support, for the foot of a brace at the end of a truss where it rests on a pier. Pedestal coil, a group of connected straight pipes arranged side by side and one above another, used in a radiator. Origin: Sp. Pedestal; cf. F. Piedestal, It. Piedestallo; fr. L. Es, pedis, foot + OHG. Stal standing place, station, place, akin to E. Stall. See Foot, and Stall, and Footstall. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pedestal
Other Resources:
