Need help with an objects name...

It would depend on the situation I suppose, but off the top of my head: pedestal, pylon, totem? The flaming pylon? The ever-burning pedestal?

That is a tough one. Where is this item appearing and what's its significance?

This may help. There are pictures, and in part, this text:

The piece comprises a twisted column, which flourishes at the top into large-scale oak leaves, nestled into which there is a bronze acorn cup holding the flame.

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Other terms to consider: torch, pyre, tower. There are other references on the web for flame pylons: here and here

If your device is permanent, I would use tower or pylon (except the latter has too many confusing connotations that don't mean what you described).

Tower makes me think of something really tall - y'know, sort of towering over me.
Pedestal works best for my money.

Phooey!
I just watched a show, possibly on the history channel or A&E, which was on the military secrets of the bible. Apparently, during Moses's 40 days in the desert, he and his bunch had a skirmish with the Pharoh's guys. The Pharoh did burn some kind of torch at night for his troops, and for the life of me, I can't remember what it was called, but it may have been Eternal Flame Somethingorother.

Mjollnir13 said:

Pyre! Bingo! Although it's not really a pyre, I like the sound of it...it's unique, just what I was looking for.

Thanks all! I knew you guys were smart.

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Pyre is something you burn a body on though. It would give me totally the wrong picture, just so you know.

Mjollnir13 said:

Ugghhh...I can't think of what to call a column that holds an ever-burning flame. I am picturing a wooden structure about four feet tall, square or round, that holds the flame, kinda like a candle. I thought of column and altar but I don't like either.

I was thinking maybe I should make up a name, but I want it natural sounding.

Any ideas?

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hey is your avatar the blond girl from NBC's Heroes? the one who can do electrical blasts?

pedestal, pillar, plinth, obelisk, monolith, stanchion, shaft, stele

Bob. Call it Bob.

caw

"Pyre" implies a big ol' bonfire, in which everything is burning (or is about to burn). The dictionary definition is "a heap of combustible material." So it might sound right to you, but it would probably convey the wrong impression to a reader.

I'd suggest "pillar."

For me, its name would depend on what it does in your story.

CRIMMINY !!!!

blacbird said:

Bob. Call it Bob.

caw

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Yeah, i think "Bob" could be a good one .
i vote for Bob .

Fennelgiraffe, as always, has a good suggestion. Try plinth.

term is applied to the square, flat block at the bottom of a pillar or column (or a pedestal for that matter).

A block that raises a monument or sculpture.

Mjollnir13 said:

Yeah, it's Kristen Bell, and all I can say about her is...WOW!

...lol.

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yeah shes super sexy. a like the way she gets kinky with the elctrical bolts. i had to make my wife leave the room, while i watched.