obelisk
IPA: ˈɑbɪɫˈɪsk
noun
- (architecture) A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument.
- (typography) Synonym of obelus
- (historical) A symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant.
- A dagger symbol (†), which is used in printed matter as a reference mark to refer the reader to a footnote, marginal note, etc.; beside a person's name to indicate that the person is deceased; or beside a date to indicate that it is a person's death date.
verb
- (entomology, of a dragonfly) To adopt the obelisk posture; to point the tip of the abdomen towards the sun.
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Examples of "obelisk" in Sentences
- Rome is the obelisk capital of the world.
- There is an obelisk marking the spot of the catastrophe.
- At the base of the obelisk is a plaque with the inscription.
- The obelisk was erected in the village of Norane in Sogndal.
- The bottom side of the obelisk is still attached to the bedrock.
- At the base of the obelisk, there is a plaque with the inscription.
- The obelisk is the sentinel of a very advanced extraterrestrial race.
- The area around the horse and obelisk is owned by the National Trust.
- Floodlights on each corner illuminate the shaft of the Obelisk at night.
- In the center of the terrace, a large and ornate base supports the obelisk.
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