Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - pedestal

ˈpedɪstl n. & v. --n. 1 a base supporting a column or pillar. 2 the stone etc. base of a statue etc. 3 either of the two supports of a knee-hole desk or table, usu. containing drawers. --v.tr. (pedestalled, pedestalling; US pedestaled, pedestaling) set or support on a pedestal. øpedestal table a table with a single central support. put (or set) on a pedestal regard as highly admirable, important, etc.; venerate. [F pi÷destal f. It. piedestallo f. pië foot f. L pes pedis + di of + stallo STALL(1)]