socle
IPA: sˈoʊkʌɫ
noun
- (architecture) A low plinth or pedestal used to display a statue or other artwork.
- (architecture) A plain face or plinth at the foot of a wall.
- (algebra, ring theory) The sum of the minimal normal submodules of a given R-module of a given ring R.
- (group theory) The subgroup generated by the minimal normal subgroups of a given group.
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Examples of "socle" in Sentences
- In mathematics, the term socle has several related meanings.
- A building one storeyed on a high socle, with flat an iron roof.
- Its low base has been retained to support the socle of the column.
- The walls are covered by indigo ceramic tiles and blue marble socle.
- Socle, the first ring and two rows of brickwork made from large bricks.
- The Germans came in 1939 and dismantled the sculpture while leaving the socle.
- Also, a dark brown mosaic socle runs below the platform level along both walls.