ETYM French base, Latin basis, from Greek basis a stepping, step, a base, pedestal, from bainein to go, step, akin to Eng. come. Related to Basis, and see Come.
1. A support or foundation; SYN. pedestal, stand.
2. A flat bottom on which something is intended to sit.
3. The bottom or lowest part.
4. Place that runner must touch before scoring; SYN. bag.
5. The place where one is stationed and from which missions start and end; SYN. home.
6. The principal ingredient of a mixture. + prikaži više

ETYM Spanish pedestal; cf. French piédestal, Italian piedestallo; from Latin es, pedis, foot + Old High Germ. stal standing place, station, place, akin to Eng. stall. Related to Foot, and Stall, and Footstall.
1. A position of great esteem (and supposed superiority).
2. An architectural support or base (as for a column or statue); SYN. plinth, footstall. + prikaži više