pedestal

pedestal Definition

ped·estal (ped′əs təl)

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

Etymology: Fr piédestal < It piedestallo < piè (< L pes), foot + di, of + stal (< Gmc *stal, stall), a rest, place

transitive verb -·taled or -·talled, -·tal·ing or -·tal·ling

to place on or furnish with a pedestal

pedestal Idioms

put on a pedestal

or set on a pedestal

to regard with great or excessive admiration; idolize

pedestal Synonyms

stand, foundation, footstall, plinth; see column 1, support 2.

pedestal Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: It does not have any pedestal, being buried directly into the earth.
base: In addition, short pedestal based lamps are a minor type found in many of the wares.
mount: Description: A fragment of extremely worn stone mounted a pedestal with two bases.

Preposition: for

filing: Width 120cm x Depth 80cm x Height 72 - 75cm Accessories are available such as computer monitor guard and pedestal for filing and storage.

Adjective modifier

lofty: What caused this greatly intelligent, rich, famous and powerful figure to suddenly fall so quickly from his lofty pedestal?
square: Stone square pedestal with inscription, on plinth forming 2 steps all round.
high: The intention clearly is to place this 'we ' upon a high pedestal.
small: A bust on a small pedestal above an inscription, set in a niche in front of a marbled background with stone drapes.
massive: The source of the water was sealed in Victorian times in a massive round marble pedestal which was decorated with mosaic stones.
low: The low pedestal of this façade wall is in a Doric plan.

Modifies a noun

basin: Low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
washbasin: Bathroom With pedestal washbasin, panel bath with shower over, partly tiled walls, built in airing cupboard, central heating radiator.
wash: Low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
handbasin: CLOAKROOM With w.c. , pedestal handbasin, radiator, UPVC double glazed window to rear, slate floor.
hand: Low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
mat: Always put the toilet lid down, and put out your best, fluffiest, color co-ordinated towels and bath / pedestal mats.

Noun used with modifier

granite: The sundial consists of the 4 brass dials mounted to the granite cube placed on the granite pedestal.
marble: The source of the water was sealed in Victorian times in a massive round marble pedestal which was decorated with mosaic stones.
steel: The stainless steel pedestal of the circular teak table is designed for stability.
stone: Description: Stone carving of a baby lying on top of a square stone pedestal.

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