noun A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.
noun A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
noun A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
noun A result amongst the best three at a competition.
noun A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall. The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheatre, from the top of which the seats began. The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers.
noun The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheatre, from the top of which the seats began.
noun The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers.
noun The lower portion of a high-rise building, typically of several storeys tall and acts as a foundation to the tower(s) above it.