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; see sock ¹, -ule

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Example Sentences

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socle

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

Pare and core as many apples as will stand on the top of the socle; boil them slowly until tender in sugar and water; remove them before they lose shape.

From The Century Cook Book by Mary Ronald

Arrange them on a socle or on a mound of salad, and serve with them a Mayonnaise sauce and lettuce.

From The Century Cook Book by Mary Ronald

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 Mary Ronald

Another simple socle can be made of hominy.

From The Century Cook Book by Mary Ronald

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