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  1. 1. n. In classical architecture, a vertically faced member immediately below the circular base of a column; also, the lowest member of a pedestal; hence, in general, the lowest member of a base; a sub-base; a block upon which the moldings of an architrave or trim are stopped at the bottom. See Illust. of Column. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue) Source: wordnet
  3. 3. (Arch.) In classical architecture, a vertically faced member immediately below the circular base of a column; also, the lowest member of a pedestal; hence, in general, the lowest member of a base; a sub-base; a block upon which the moldings of an architrave or trim are stopped at the bottom. See Illust. of Column. Source: webster
  4. 4. (Arch.) In classical architecture, a vertically faced memberimmediately below the circular base of a column; also, the lowestmember of a pedestal; hence, in general, the lowest member of a base;a sub-base; a block upon which the moldings of an architrave or trimare stopped at the bottom. See Illust. of Column. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n:100 n an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue) Source: ecdict

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