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Plinth

🔄 Synonyms of "Plinth"

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Word	Definition
pedestalnoun	(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
footstallnoun	(historical) A type of stirrup, predominantly found on saddles designed for women.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Plinth"

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Word	Definition
pedestalnoun	(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
footstallnoun	(historical) A type of stirrup, predominantly found on saddles designed for women.
orlonoun	(archaic) A Spanish wind instrument, possibly a crumhorn.
plynthnoun	Archaic spelling of plinth. [A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.]
pilasternoun	(decorative architecture) A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.
postamentnoun	pedestal, particularly of a pillar or pilaster
pilastradenoun	(architecture) A row of pilasters.
lysisnoun	(biochemistry) The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules.
piedstallnoun	Obsolete form of pedestal. [(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.]
pilastrenoun	Obsolete form of pilaster. [(decorative architecture) A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.]
crepidomanoun	In classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.
lisenanoun	(architecture) A pilaster with very slight projections.
pedimentnoun	(architecture) A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.
podiumnoun	(sports and other competitions) A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
pedestalizationnoun	Act or process of pedestalizing.
pteronnoun	(architecture) A peristyle raised on a podium, differing from an ordinary peristyle raised only on a stylobate.
interpilasternoun	(architecture) The interval or space between two pilasters
emplastronnoun	(medicine, archaic) A plaster.
propylonnoun	(architecture, historical) Alternative spelling of propylaeum. [(historical, especially Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome) A vestibule or entrance, (especially) to a temple.]
plethronnoun	(historical units of measure) A former Greek unit of length equal to 100 Greek feet (podes).