লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
socle
This term is primarily used in architecture and fine arts to describe the foundational block that elevates an object. It carries a connotation of stability and prestige, often implying a formal or classical aesthetic. While a plinth is a general term for a base, a socle specifically refers to the lowest supporting member, often acting as the transition between the ground and the main pedestal.
In structural engineering, the word shifts toward a functional utility, describing a protective barrier against ground-level moisture. It is a technical term rarely encountered in casual conversation, appearing almost exclusively in architectural specifications, museum catalogs, or historical descriptions of monuments.
Meanings
Examples
Look at the intricate carvings on the socle of that column.
The architect specified a granite socle to prevent rising damp.
I wonder if the socle is strong enough to support the weight of the monument.
The ancient temple features a massive limestone socle.
We need to repair the cracked socle before installing the bust.
The building is elevated on a concrete socle to protect it from groundwater.
The socle provides a stable foundation for the entire pillar.