Word Finder - pedestal

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

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A place of reverence or honor.

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He has put his mother on a pedestal. You can't say a word against her.

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

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A pillow block; a low housing.

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(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.

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

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

The pedestal of red granite is 42 ft.

A spiral stairway leads from the base of this pedestal to the torch.

It consists of a marble statue of Austria erected on a pedestal of green Carpathian sandstone.

A park and sports ground at the western end of the town contains the pedestal for a statue of President Kruger.

It does not have any pedestal, being buried directly into the earth.

The intention clearly is to place this 'we ' upon a high pedestal.

If floor space is a minimum, you can ditch the vanity entirely and install a pedestal sink or a wall-mounted sink in its place.

The Venetians, however, called in Alessandro Leopardi, who cast the great equestrian group and added the pure and graceful pedestal.

Above the pteron rose the pyramid, mounting by 24 steps to an apex or pedestal.

All compasses are fitted with a gimbal ring to keep the bowl and card level under every circumstance of a ship's motion in a seaway, the ring being connected with the binnacle or pedestal by means of journals or knife edges.

Another has been found beneath the pedestal of Apollo in Delos.

I put such experienced fanciers on a pedestal in my young min, which I now advise fanciers never to do.

Portrait of a young man seated on a pedestal playing the lute.

On stepped square plinth a pedestal in form of Roman funerary monument, surmounted by tapering obelisk, pointed at summit.

What caused this greatly intelligent, rich, famous and powerful figure to suddenly fall so quickly from his lofty pedestal?

Stone square pedestal with inscription, on plinth forming 2 steps all round.

The source of the water was sealed in Victorian times in a massive round marble pedestal which was decorated with mosaic stones.

The low pedestal of this façade wall is in a Doric plan.

The sundial consists of the 4 brass dials mounted to the granite cube placed on the granite pedestal.

The stainless steel pedestal of the circular teak table is designed for stability.

There is a low level WC, a pedestal wash hand basin and a single paneled radiator.

The fine carved stonework has two central female figures on a pedestal.

The main courses came in little bowls on a great filigree brass pedestal dish which you cold rotate like a lazy Susan.

In the center of the chamber is a pedestal upon which a timeless, tho slightly tattered, battle standard has been lain.

Bathroom Suite comprising paneled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. Extensive tiling to walls.

Shower Room Suite comprising walk-in tiled shower with glazed screen to two sides, Mira Excel thermostatic shower, pedestal wash basin and wc.

The pedestal, of red granite, is 42 ft.

There is actually no place in this village for a work of fine art, if any had come down to us, to stand, for our lives, our houses and streets, furnish no proper pedestal for it.

Recently refitted white suite comprising of a low level wc & a pedestal wash basin.

The main courses came in little bowls on a great filigree brass pedestal dish which you cold rotate like a lazy susan.

If you're starting to get tired of the boxy built-in cabinet look, a trim pedestal sink will really open up a small space and give your guests a great view of your floor tile design.

A pedestal sink will make the most of the limited space, leaving a small footprint while adding to the charm of the room, but built-in cabinets provide lots of storage space, which is precious in a small bathroom.

If you are remodeling a classic home, finding a vintage 1929 bathroom pedestal sink could be the piece you need to finish your project off right.

Pedestal sinks are popular today because their sleek design and simple elegance stands in stark contrast to contemporary fixtures.

An old pedestal sink can create a mood that harkens back to a time when craftsmanship was truly valued and products weren't made to be disposable in ten years.

It just feels good when you step up to a pedestal sink made in the early part of the 20th century.

This article will help you on your search to find a vintage 1929 bathroom pedestal sink to install in your remodeled bathroom.

The simple reason why people look long and hard for pedestal sinks from this era is style.

Pedestal sinks from this era often have two faucets for hot and cold.

Grab one of the flowers on the pedestal, then run through the mirror and into Wario's painting.

Again one of their young ones made a surprise appearance, being flown in from the rigging above the stage to 'steal' a diamond on a pedestal on the stage.

The water spouting from the top of the pedestal will rotate the ball in a constant spinning motion.

There are also beautiful clear glass mugs or elegantly shaped pedestal Irish coffee mugs.

Some hurricane candle holders have a small pedestal while others do not, and the glass may be clear, colored, or even crackled.

A large, pedestal style holder is perfect by itself and can add a delicate vintage look to any décor.

A red glass and brass pedestal candle holder with ornate brass circular designs surrounding a portion of the glass.

This man so deeply wants a loving, cosmic and spiritual connection that he'll ignore any of your flaws, place you on a pedestal and give in to all your whims.

Once Aries deems you worthy of his standards, you'll be placed on that pedestal for life or until you tumble off, whichever comes first.

Buy him a luxury item, and you'll quickly find yourself on a higher pedestal with an adoring lover beaming up at you.

If you start to tumble off that pedestal he built for you, don't worry, Aries is right there to help you regain your balance.