nounπShareThe base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp."The delicate china vase sat atop a beautiful pedestal. "architectureartbuildingstylestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place of reverence or honor."The young student placed her favorite teacher on a pedestal, admiring her kindness and intelligence. "culturevalueattitudesocietypositiontraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA casting secured to the frame of a truck of a railcar and forming a jaw for holding a journal box."The mechanic replaced the broken pedestal on the freight car's frame so the journal box could be securely attached. "vehiclemachineparttechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pillow block; a low housing."The worker checked the pedestal holding the spinning shaft, ensuring it was properly lubricated to prevent overheating. "architecturebuildingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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."The construction crew carefully positioned the heavy truss onto the pedestal secured to the pier, ensuring a stable base for the new bridge section. "architecturetechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(steam heating) a pedestal coil, group of connected straight pipes arranged side by side and one above another, used in a radiator."The radiator's pedestal coil warmed the room quickly. "architectureutilitybuildingdeviceenergysystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set or support on (or as if on) a pedestal."The teacher pedestalled her favorite student's work, placing it prominently on the classroom display case. "attitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
