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plinthplinth /plɪnθ/ noun [countable] especially British English plinthOrigin: 1500-1600 Latin plinthus, from Greek plinthos - At the same time optional accessories, such as cornices, light pelmets and plinths, could also be changed.
- Peter is shown on the plinth, being taken by his father to be educated by the monks at Bridlington.
- The Colonel's brooding over his notebooks, and lying under his stone, and standing on his plinth on Montefiore Hill.
- The residential children sleep and eat in these areas, using the plinths as beds.
- The three central heating pump chambers are equally well-disguised by building over each a raised plinth, topped by a removable slab.
- We walked out for the victory ceremony and stood behind the plinth.
- We were surprised to find that the plinths used for exercise and as tables during the day are their beds at night!
- When he has good balance standing up, the forward plinth may be lowered, and a gymnastic ball placed on it.
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