Plinth: alternatives and connections

The uppermost member or division of the capital of a column, immediately under the architrave. See Column.

Sculptured ornaments, used in classical architecture, representing rams' heads or skulls.

The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See Column.

(architecture) a form of artistic expression (such as writing or painting or architecture)

Morally low. Hence: Low-minded; unworthy; without dignity of sentiment; ignoble; mean; illiberal; menial; as, a base fellow; base moti…

A combining form, especially in anatomical and botanical words, to indicate the base or position at or near a base; forming a base; as…

The pedestal of a column, pillar, or statue.

The head or uppermost member of a column, pilaster, etc. It consists generally of three parts, abacus, bell (or vase), and necking. Se…

A concave molding; -- used chiefly in classical architecture. See Illust. of Column.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially their art, literature, or culture; "classical mytho…

In a classical manner; according to the manner of classical authors.

Faced or covered with copper; as, copper-faced type.

That part of a pedestal included between base and cornice; the dado.

(architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof

Having (such) a face, or (so many) faces; as, smooth-faced, two-faced.

A narrow flat member; especially, a flat molding separating other moldings; a reglet; also, the space between two flutings in a shaft.…

A channel of curved section; -- usually applied to one of a vertical series of such channels used to decorate columns and pilasters in…

The lowest part or base; the ground part; the bottom, as of a mountain or column; also, the last of a row or series; the end or extrem…