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pedestal

/ˈpɛdɪstəl/

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noun

The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.

Examples :

"The delicate china vase sat atop a beautiful pedestal. "

architecture art building style structure

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noun

A place of reverence or honor.

Examples :

"The young student placed her favorite teacher on a pedestal, admiring her kindness and intelligence. "

culture value attitude society position tradition

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noun

A casting secured to the frame of a truck of a railcar and forming a jaw for holding a journal box.

Examples :

"The mechanic replaced the broken pedestal on the freight car's frame so the journal box could be securely attached. "

vehicle machine part technical industry

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noun

A pillow block; a low housing.

Examples :

"The worker checked the pedestal holding the spinning shaft, ensuring it was properly lubricated to prevent overheating. "

architecture building part

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noun

(bridge building) An iron socket, or support, for the foot of a brace at the end of a truss where it rests on a pier.

Examples :

"The construction crew carefully positioned the heavy truss onto the pedestal secured to the pier, ensuring a stable base for the new bridge section. "

architecture technical building

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noun

(steam heating) a pedestal coil, group of connected straight pipes arranged side by side and one above another, used in a radiator.

Examples :

"The radiator's pedestal coil warmed the room quickly. "

architecture utility building device energy system

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verb

To set or support on (or as if on) a pedestal.

Examples :

"The teacher pedestalled her favorite student's work, placing it prominently on the classroom display case. "