platform

Definitions

1. 1noun

   A plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern. Used also figuratively.

2. 2noun

   A place laid out after a model.

3. 3noun

   Any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is raised above some particular level, as a framework of timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof, or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a standing place.

4. 4noun

   A declaration of the principles upon which a person, a sect, or a party proposes to stand; a declared policy or system; as, the Saybrook platform; a political platform.

5. 5noun

   A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine. See Orlop.

6. 6transitive verb

   To place on a platform.

7. 7transitive verb

   To form a plan of; to model; to lay out.

8. 8noun

   a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole

   Synonyms

   chopine
9. 9noun

   a raised horizontal surface

   "the speaker mounted the platform"

10. 10noun

    any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons

11. 11noun

    the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system

12. 12noun

    a document stating the aims and principles of a political party

    "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"

    "they won the election even though they offered no positive program"

    Synonyms

    program