PEDESTAL

(noun) a support or foundation
"the base of the lamp"
synonyms : base , stand
She was seated on a pedestal outside the shop. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
synonyms : footstall , plinth
The naughty children pushed a statue off its pedestal. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority)
"they put him on a pedestal"

Mnemonics for pedestal

(Tag: ) ped(foot) + stall . So a place to place the foot. hence a support or base.
added by amit251285 Edit Mnemonic

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