Plinth Definition

plĭnth
plinths
noun
plinths
The square block at the base of a column, pedestal, etc.
Webster's New World
A flat block at the base of door trim, an architrave, etc.
Webster's New World
The base on which a statue is placed.
Webster's New World
A course of brick or stone, often a projecting one, along the base of a wall.
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Other Word Forms of Plinth

Noun

Singular:
plinth
Plural:
plinths

Origin of Plinth

  • French plinthe from Latin plinthus from Greek plinthos tile, plinth

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Ancient Greek πλίνθος (plinthos, “brick")

    From Wiktionary

Plinth Sentence Examples

  • The plinth is a polygon of twenty sides.

  • The empty plinth was then adjudged a work of art worthy of exhibition, while the head was rejected.

  • At base is a big square plinth with stopped chamfers at the angles.

  • In this case the statue is on top of a tall carved plinth set on a two step base of roughly dressed granite.

  • Red brick with granite rubble stone plinth, brick band and molded eaves and Swithland slate roof with brick end stacks.

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Words Starting With

PPLPLI

Words Ending With

HTHNTH

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Words Starting With P and Ending With H

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Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With P6 Letter Words Ending With H