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rostrum

 

[ หˆrษ’strษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in public speaking

A rostrum is a platform used for public speaking or for receiving an award. It is often elevated to ensure that the speaker can be seen and heard by the audience.

Synonyms

dais, platform, podium

Examples of usage

  • The politician stood on the rostrum and delivered a powerful speech.
  • The award winners gathered on the rostrum to receive their medals.
Context #2 | Noun

in zoology

In zoology, a rostrum is a beak-like projection, such as the snout of a dolphin or the bill of a bird.

Synonyms

beak, bill, snout

Examples of usage

  • The rostrum of the dolphin helps it navigate through the water.
  • The bird used its rostrum to catch insects.

Translations

Translations of the word "rostrum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค‚เคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rednerpult

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mimbar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะฑัƒะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mรณwnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผ”ๅฃ‡ (ใˆใ‚“ใ ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tribune

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ podio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผrsรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๋‹จ (yeondan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุตุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tribรบna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฒๅฐ (jiวŽngtรกi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆรฐupรบlt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะบั€ะพั„ะพะฝ ั‚าฑา“ั‹ั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ podio

Etymology

The word 'rostrum' originated from Latin, where it referred to the beak of a bird or the ram of a ship. Over time, it evolved to also mean a platform for public speaking. The term has been used since ancient times, with references found in Roman architecture and speeches. Today, it is commonly used in both the context of public speaking and zoology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,165, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.