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podiumIn architecture, a pedestal on a large scale. It may be any of various elements that form the base of a structure, such as the platform forming the floor and substructure of a Classical temple, a low wall supporting columns, or the structurally or decoratively emphasized lowest portion of a wall. The term is also applied to other types of raised platform, such as an orchestra conductor's dais. podium 1. a plinth that supports a colonnade or wall 2. a low wall surrounding the arena of an ancient amphitheatre 3. Zoology a. the terminal part of a vertebrate limb b. any footlike organ, such as the tube foot of a starfish podium [′pō·dē·əm] (invertebrate zoology) The terminal portion of a body wall appendage in certain echinoderms. 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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Cindy Sheehan took his place at the now vacant podium and began taking questions. They will all share a common retail podium on the first, second, and third floors, spanning over existing and planned new streets. It's the guy down there on the left,'' Howland said while pointing to Arron Afflalo at the edge of the podium at a postgame news conference after Wednesday's victory against Georgia Tech to claim the Maui Invitational title. |
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