Obelisk: meaning, definitions and examples

An obelisk is a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top. Often used to commemorate historical events or figures, and typically made from stone.

• The Washington Monument is a famous obelisk in the United States

A monument is a structure created to commemorate a person, event, or historical period. It can take many forms, including statues, buildings, or other types of structures.

• The Lincoln Memorial is a prominent monument in Washington, D
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A pillar is a tall vertical structure used for support or decoration. It is typically cylindrical and can be found in buildings or as freestanding structures.

• The ancient Greek temple ruins are famous for their Doric pillars

A shaft usually refers to a long, narrow, cylindrical part of a structure, often used for functional purposes such as support or housing machinery. It can also describe something similar to an obelisk but without the need for a historical context.

• The elevator shaft in the building runs from the ground floor to the top floor

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top. Usually made of stone, it is often used in historical or ceremonial contexts.

• The ancient Egyptians built an obelisk to honor the sun god Ra.
• We visited the Washington Monument, an obelisk, during our trip to D.C.

A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon. It also represents a symbol or mark, often in typography, for indicating a footnote.

• The assassin was armed with a sharp dagger.
• In the book, an asterisk is used for main notes and a dagger for additional references.

A symbol used in writing and printing to indicate a footnote or an endnote. Common reference marks include the asterisk (*), the dagger (†), and the double dagger (‡).

• The reference mark at the end of the sentence directs readers to the footnote for more information.
• Please check the reference marks throughout the article for additional details and sources.