A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall. It is especially employed by archæologists in two senses:
The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheater, from the top of which the seats began.
The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers. See Illust. of Column.
The foot.
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