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pedestal
UK
/ˈpɛdɪstəl/
US
/ˈpɛdəstəl/
Translations
pedestals
pl
UK
/ˈpɛdɪstəl/
US
/ˈpɛdəstəl/
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal in the center of the park.
La statue était placée sur un piédestal en marbre au centre du parc.
Additional translations
pedestaled
Past Simple
pedestaled
Past Participle
pedestaling
Gerund
The workers carefully pedestaled the bronze bust in the foyer.
Les ouvriers ont soigneusement placé le buste en bronze sur un socle dans le vestibule.
Critics accused the biography of pedestaling the singer instead of presenting a balanced view.
Les critiques ont accusé la biographie de mettre la chanteuse sur un piédestal au lieu de présenter une vision équilibrée.
UK
/ˈpɛdɪstl̩/
US
/ˈpɛdəstl̩/
Used attributively, e.g. “pedestal sink”, “pedestal fan”.
A pedestal sink is perfect for small bathrooms.
Un lavabo sur socle est parfait pour les petites salles de bains.
Synonyms
Definitions
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal in the center of the park.
She was put on a pedestal by her fans, who saw her as a flawless role model.
The ornate pedestal of the antique table was hand-carved.
The workers carefully pedestaled the bronze bust in the foyer.
Critics accused the biography of pedestaling the singer instead of presenting a balanced view.
A pedestal sink is perfect for small bathrooms.