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stereobate

ster·e·o·bate [ stérree ō bàyt, stree ō bàyt ] (plural ster·e·o·bates)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. supporting platform: a masonry platform that supports a building

2. architecture 
Same as  stylobate


[Mid-19th century. < Latin stereobates< Greek stereos "solid" + -batēs "walker"]
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