plinth
/plɪnθ/
noun
- A heavy base or platform that supports a statue, column, or other structure.
- The marble statue stood on a granite plinth in the town square.
- The column's plinth was decorated with carved leaves.
- They built a concrete plinth to hold the memorial plaque.
- A flat, usually square or rectangular base at the bottom of a wall, cabinet, or piece of furniture.
- The plinth of the wall was painted a darker color to hide scuff marks.
- The kitchen cabinets sit on a plastic plinth to keep them off the floor.
- He installed a wooden plinth around the base of the bookshelf.