What is "pedestal" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does pedestal mean in English? Meaning of pedestal definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "pedestal" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "pedestal": a support or foundation

Noun

  • Meaning: a support or foundation
  • Example: the base of the lamp
  • Synonyms: base pedestal stand
  • Hyponyms: brass monkey staddle trivet
  • Hypernyms: support
  • Meaning of "pedestal": a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority)

    Noun

  • Meaning: a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority)
  • Example: they put him on a pedestal
  • Synonyms: pedestal
  • Hypernyms: position status
  • Meaning of "pedestal": an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)

    Noun

  • Meaning: an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
  • Synonyms: footstall pedestal plinth
  • Hyponyms: socle
  • Hypernyms: support
  • Part Holonyms: dado
  • Synonyms:

    podium, foundation, bottom, support, bed, platform, stand, base, foot, substructure, mounting, plinth,

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    pedestal in English: pedestal
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