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plinth 1. the rectangular slab or block that forms the lowest part of the base of a column, statue, pedestal, or pier 2. the lowest part of the wall of a building that appears above ground level, esp one that is formed of a course of stone or brick 3. a flat block on either side of a doorframe, where the architrave meets the skirting plinth [plinth] (architecture) The block forming the lowest member or base of a column or pedestal. A slight widening at the base of a column or wall. (geology) The lower and outer part of a seif dune, beyond the slip-face boundaries, that has never been subjected to sand avalanches. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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[She sits down on the plinth of the column, sorting her flowers, on the lady's right. The warrior may well allow her to triumph on such occasions; they move not the imperishable plinth of things that touch his peace. Somebody laughed at the little tattered figure strutting on the brickwork plinth under the great tree. |
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