Podium

n.	1.	(Arch.) A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.
	2.	(Zool.) The foot.

Noun

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podium - a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it Synonyms: ambo, dais, pulpit, rostrum, soapbox, stump

balcony, catafalque, dais, emplacement, estrade, floor, gallery, heliport, hustings, landing, landing pad, landing stage, launching pad, platform, pulpit, rostrum, soapbox, stage, step terrace, stump, terrace, tribunal, tribune