The definition of a pedestal is a foot, base or support for a column, pillar or lamp.noun
An example of a pedestal is a pillar on which a piece of art is displayed.
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noun
- the foot or bottom support of a column or pillar
- a similar base on a lamp, statue, etc.
- a columnlike stand for displaying a piece of sculpture or other decorative article
Origin: Fr piédestal < It piedestallo < piè (< L pes), foot + di, of + stal (< Gmc *stal, stall), a rest, place
transitive verb pedestaled or pedestalled, pedestaling or pedestalling
to place on or furnish with a pedestal
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noun
- An architectural support or base, as for a column or statue.
- A support or foundation.
- A position of high regard or adoration.
To place on or provide with a pedestal.
Origin: Obsolete French, from Italian piedestallo : piè, foot (from Latin pēs; see pedi-) + di, of (from Latin dē; see de-) + stallo, stall (of Germanic origin; see stel- in Indo-European roots).
pedestal - Phrases/Idioms
see on a pedestal.
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