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In classical architecture, a vertically faced member immediately below the circular base of a column; also, the lowest member of a pedestal; hence, in general, the lowest member of a base; a sub-base; a block upon which the moldings of an architrave or trim are stopped at the bottom. See Illust. of Column.
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a lower block or base for a column or pedestal; sometimes decorated or inscribed
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The projecting base of a wall.
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A platform base supporting a column or pilaster.
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(1) The square block at the base of a pedestal or column. (2) A course of brick or stone along the base of a wall. (3) A flat block at the base of door trim. (4) The base that holds a statue.
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Projecting foundation base of external walls.
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Projecting base of a wall (or columns). (Kenyon, John R. Medieval Fortifications, 211) Related terms: Castle
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A decorative piece of wood at the base of door casing, a block or slab used to support a column.
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a pedestal supporting a column
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Material that covers pipework and sits underneath the cabinet, next to the floor.
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Thin band of wood at the base of a piece of furniture and reposing on the floor
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a block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, or statue is based; also the bottom course of stones supporting a wall -- the plinth course.
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A widening at the bottom of a wall.
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A low, raised base usually square and rising only a few inches from the ground, which surrounds a display stand. Plinths are used to form a protective barrier so that visitors cannot get too close to an object on display.
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an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
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a block of stone that serves as a base for a column or statue
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a raised foundation between grade level of the building and the first floor with specified proportions and a decorative appearance
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a statue pedestal
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a square block, especially of stone, on which a column or a statue stands.
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Projecting base to external walls
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A usually square block that forms the corner between side and head casing. It is often carved or turned. Also referred to as corner block.
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the bottom part of a pedestal, either in direct contact with the ground or with the general horizontal surface. It is often chamfered or with a moulding around it.
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The square block used as the base for a column.
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Raised platform upon which sits a column
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A flat faced projecting band at the bottom of a wall
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in the base of a 14th c. column , this is an upright and plain part set between an upper torus and a lower one
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A square of decorative wood installed at the corners of a window frame.
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The base block at the intersection of the baseboard and the vertical trim around an opening; the squared base of a piece of furniture.
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The base of a chest of column that rests solidly on the floor, as opposed to sitting on legs.
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projecting course at the foot of a wall; also used of a base, e.g. for an altar
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The rectangular block that forms the base of a column or statue
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the bottom, square level of the base of a column.
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a square member forming the lower division of the base of a column.
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The square or rectangular shaped block at center of a tables stretchers.{empty
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A block or slab on which a pedestal, column or statue can be placed.
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The square block at the base of a column, pedestal, etc.
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Visible projection or recess at the base of a wall or pier.
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1. A square or rectangular base for a column, pilaster, or door framing. 2. A monumental base, many of which are ornamented with moldings, base reliefs, or inscriptions, to support a statue or memorial. 3. The base courses of a building collectively, if so treated as to give the appearance of a plattorm.
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The solid board on which some furniture rests instead of feet. Strictly-speaking the term is applied to the square, flat block at the bottom of a pillar or column (or a pedestal for that matter).
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A square block base that serves as a stop for the vertical casing around a door or window.
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The lowest element of the column base, generally a plain square slab.
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The lower part of a clock case upon which the case is built, also termed the base.
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Term to describe various styles of mounting base for floor mounted enclosures.
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A plinth (or kick plate) is the 150mm board that covers the legs or support at the base of a floor cabinet. It helps provide a neat edge across base units and stops dust from gathering underneath. back
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The base of a chest or other furniture that rests on the floor, opposed to sitting on legs.
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the base block of a pedestal. pulvinated, convex. sack coat, waist-length fatigue jacket with straight unfitted back. scotia, convex molding with parabolic profile.
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A flat base that supports a structure or object.
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A block used as the base of a column or other upright support.
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A block of stone or wood used to support a sculpture for display.
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A rectagular or square vertically sided base support to a column, pilaster or other architectural element such as a statue. In the photo, the entire magnificent Taj Mahal is built on a high plinth (marked in red).
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The lowest member of a column or chest resting squarely on the floor rather than on legs.
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Any concrete or other material that separates a wood column from the floor or ground to keep moisture from penetrating the wood.
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