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pedestal

/ˈpɛdɪstəl/

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noun

Pedestal, base

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

Examples :

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

El delicado jarrón de porcelana estaba sobre un hermoso pedestal.

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noun

Pedestal, base

A place of reverence or honor.

Examples :

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

La joven estudiante colocó a su maestra favorita en un pedestal, admirando su amabilidad e inteligencia.

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noun

Pedestal

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. "

El mecánico reemplazó el pedestal roto en el marco del vagón de carga para que la caja de cojinetes pudiera sujetarse de forma segura.

vehicle machine part technical industry

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noun

Pedestal, base

A pillow block; a low housing.

Examples :

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

El trabajador revisó el pedestal que sostenía el eje giratorio, asegurándose de que estuviera correctamente lubricado para evitar el sobrecalentamiento.

architecture building part

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noun

Zócalo de hierro, soporte

(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. "

El equipo de construcción colocó cuidadosamente la pesada armadura sobre el zócalo de hierro asegurado al pilar, asegurando una base estable para la nueva sección del puente.

architecture technical building

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noun

Serpentín de pedestal

(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. "

El serpentín de pedestal del radiador calentó la habitación rápidamente.

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verb

Poner sobre un pedestal

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. "

La maestra puso el trabajo de su estudiante favorito sobre un pedestal, colocándolo de forma prominente en la vitrina del aula.