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Projecting piece, as for a column
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socle
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In mathematics , the term socle has several related meanings.
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Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Socle \So"cle\, n. [F., fr. L. socculus, dim. of soccus. See Sock a covering for the foot. Cf. Zocco .] (Arch.) A plain block or plinth forming a low pedestal; any base; especially, the base of a statue, column, or the like. See Plinth . A plain face or ...
Usage examples of socle.
It was a peculiarly constructed table in that it stood not on legs but on two large heavy supports, or socles, placed near the ends and extending to nearly the width of the table.
It was a peculiarly constructed table in that it stood not on legs but on two large heavy supports, or socles, placed near the ends and extending to nearly the width of the table.
Charcuterie class was informative and this old style was well suited to learning about galantines and ballottines and socles and pâtés, rillettes, sausage-making and aspic work.