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The Meaning of pulpit

  • (n.) An elevated place, or inclosed stage, in a church, in which the clergyman stands while preaching.
  • (n.) The whole body of the clergy; preachers as a class; also, preaching.
  • (n.) A desk, or platform, for an orator or public speaker.
  • (a.) Of or pertaining to the pulpit, or preaching; as, a pulpit orator; pulpit eloquence.

Synonyms

dais , podium , rostrum , ambo , stump , soapbox

Rhymes

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