What's the difference between stereobate and stylobate?

Stereobate

Definition:

  • (n.) The lower part or basement of a building or pedestal; -- used loosely for several different forms of basement.

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Stylobate

Definition:

  • (n.) The uninterrupted and continuous flat band, coping, or pavement upon which the bases of a row of columns are supported. See Sub-base.

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Words possibly related to "stereobate"

stylobate

building

stone

foundation

Words possibly related to "stylobate"

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