tetraskele

/tɛˈtræskəli/; /tɛˈtrɑːskəli/

Definitions

1. noun

A four-legged figure or object, especially in ancient Greek art, typically used to support a statue or other weight.

“The tetraskele was used to support the heavy marble statue of the Greek god.”

2. noun

A four-legged stool or base, often used in furniture or engineering.

“The tetraskele of the chair was designed to provide stability and balance.”

Synonyms

  • four-legged base
  • quadruped

Antonyms

  • monopod
  • uniped