pedestal
/ˈpedɪstl/noun
उच्चारण पेडिस्टल
चबूतरा, आधार, पीठिका
Core word
noun
- 1
[C]
the base that a column or statue stands on
चबूतरा, आधार, पीठिका
- The statue stands on a marble pedestal.
- a bronze bust on a stone pedestal
- Flowers were placed around the pedestal of the statue.
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- The clock stood on a carved wooden pedestal.
- Vandals had pulled the bust from its pedestal.
Synonyms base plinth stand support foundation
- 2
[C]
the column that supports a washbasin or a toilet
(वॉशबेसिन आदि का) खंभेनुमा आधार, पेडेस्टल
- a washbasin on a pedestal
- The plumber fixed a leaking pipe behind the pedestal of the sink.
- The old bathroom had a cracked pedestal basin.
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- We chose a white pedestal for the small washroom.
- The pedestal hides the pipes under the basin.
¶Idioms 2
put/place sb on a pedestal
to admire somebody so much that you do not see their faults
किसी को सिर-आँखों पर बिठाना, किसी को देवता मान लेना
- Fans often put film stars on a pedestal.
- She put her elder brother on a pedestal.
knock sb off their pedestal
to make somebody lose their position as somebody who is admired
किसी को ऊँचे स्थान से गिराना, उसकी प्रतिष्ठा गिराना
- The scandal knocked the coach off his pedestal.