podium
- Noun. A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.
- Noun. (proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
- Noun. (sports, and) A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
- Noun. (sports) A result amongst the best three at a competition.
- Verb. (sports, proscribed) To finish in the top three at an event or competition.
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