socle

American  

[sok-uhl, soh-kuhl] / ˈsɒk əl, ˈsoʊ kəl /

noun

Architecture.

1. a low, plain part forming a base for a column, pedestal, or the like; plinth.

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socle British  

/ ˈsəʊkəl /

noun

1. another name for plinth

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Etymology

Origin of socle

1695–1705; < French < Italian zoccolo wooden shoe, base of a pedestal < Latin socculus literally, little soccus; sock ¹, -ule

Example Sentences

Without Socialist involvement in the next government, Lecornu's best hope is to cobble together a revitalised centrist cabinet with the Republicans - known as the socle commun - or common platform.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

Spinach or mashed potato pressed into form of socle may be used, and the chops rested against it, the bones pointing up or slanting.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

Turn the molds onto a flat dish and surround them with shredded lettuce, or place them on an ornamented socle.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

Garnish the dish with aspic, with flowers, or leaves; or, if socle is not used, pile the pieces in pyramidal form and garnish.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

Ornament the top of socle with a star of aspic, or with a bunch of nasturtium, or other blossoms or leaves.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary