podium

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Synonyms: odium, sodium, spodium, -podium, codium

Antonyms: odium, sodium, spodium, -podium, codium

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Noun

1. A [[platform]] on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a [[pulpit]]; any low platform or dais.
2. {{lb|en|sometimes [[proscribed]]}} A [[stand]] used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
3. {{lb|en|sports|and|other competitions}} A [[steepled]] platform upon which the [[three]] [[competitor]]s with the best results may stand when being handed their [[medal]]s or [[prize]].
4. {{lb|en|sports}} A [[result]] amongst the best [[three]] at a [[competition]].
5. A low [[wall]], serving as a [[foundation]], a [[substructure]], or a [[terrace]] wall.
6. The [[lower]] [[portion]] of a [[high-rise]] [[building]], typically of several [[storey]]s tall and acts as a foundation to the [[tower]](s) above it.
7. {{lb|en|botany|anatomy}} A [[foot]] or [[footstalk]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive|sports|colloquial}} To [[finish]] in the [[top]] three at an [[event]] or [[competition]].

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