WordValenoun
plinth
the base or platform on which a structure sits
In more detail
1. (noun) a flat base or platform on which a column, statue, or building stands
2. (noun) a strip of material (such as wood or stone) that runs along the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor
Examples
- 1. The statue was mounted on a marble plinth.
- 2. The plinth around the room was painted white to match the skirting board.
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