padstone en · NOUN
Etymology
From pad + stone.
Meanings
- A simple type of building foundation consisting of a stone which both spreads the weight of a wooden building out on the ground and keeps the wood off of the ground. A staddle stone is a type of padstone.
- A pad to spread the weight of a point load in a wall.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| padstones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |