The term PART PEDESTAL is composed of two words, BASE and DADO. BASE is a four-letter word meaning the lowest part of something, such as a column or a wall. DADO is also a four-letter word referring to a rectangular groove cut into a surface, typically used to support shelves or other objects. Together, these two words form the term PART PEDESTAL, which is a type of architectural feature consisting of a BASE and a DADO, usually used to support a statue or other decorative object.