Definitions and Synonyms of pedestal | Another word for pedestal | What is pedestal?
Definition 1: a support or foundation - [noun denoting artifact]Samples where pedestal or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the base of the lamp
Synonyms for pedestal in the sense of this definition
(pedestal is a kind of ...) any device that bears the weight of another thing
"there was no place to attach supports for a shelf" (... is a kind of pedestal ) a metal stand that formerly held cannon balls on sailing ships
(... is a kind of pedestal ) a base or platform on which hay or corn is stacked
(... is a kind of pedestal ) a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table
(... is a kind of pedestal ) a three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth
Samples where pedestal or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the base of the lamp
Synonyms for pedestal in the sense of this definition
(pedestal is a kind of ...) any device that bears the weight of another thing
"there was no place to attach supports for a shelf"(... is a kind of pedestal ) a metal stand that formerly held cannon balls on sailing ships
(... is a kind of pedestal ) a base or platform on which hay or corn is stacked
(... is a kind of pedestal ) a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table
(... is a kind of pedestal ) a three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth
Definition 2: an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue) - [noun denoting artifact]Synonyms for pedestal in the sense of this definition
(pedestal is a kind of ...) supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
"the statue stood on a marble support" (... is a kind of pedestal ) a plain plinth that supports a wall
(pedestal is a part of ...) the section of a pedestal between the base and the surbase
(... is part of pedestal) (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
Synonyms for pedestal in the sense of this definition
(pedestal is a kind of ...) supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
"the statue stood on a marble support"(... is a kind of pedestal ) a plain plinth that supports a wall
(pedestal is a part of ...) the section of a pedestal between the base and the surbase
(... is part of pedestal) (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
Definition 3: a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority) - [noun denoting state]Samples where pedestal or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- they put him on a pedestal
(pedestal is a kind of ...) the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
"he had the status of a minor" "the novel attained the status of a classic" "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life"
Samples where pedestal or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- they put him on a pedestal