Pedestal
01
piedestal, grund
a support or foundation
02
piedestal, sockel
a base or support structure for an architectural element or statue
Exempel
The ancient statue stood proudly atop its marble pedestal in the museum.
Den antika statyn stod stolt på sin marmorsockel i museet.
To highlight its significance, the rare gem was displayed on a rotating pedestal at the exhibition.
För att framhäva dess betydelse visades den sällsynta ädelstenen på en roterande pedestal på utställningen.
03
piedestal, sockel
a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority)
