- pulpit pul·pit n
- ['pʊlpɪt]
pulpito
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pulpit pul·pit n
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pul|pit — «PUL piht», noun. 1. a platform or raised structure in a church from which the minister preaches: »This eloquent and ornate carving on a church pulpit was done by Indian hands (Newsweek). 2. a) preachers or preachings: »the influence of the… … Useful english dictionary
pul|pit|eer — «PUL puh TIHR», noun. a preacher or sermonizer: »These words came from no Sunday pulpiteer, but from the assistant to the president (Time). ╂[< pulpit + eer] … Useful english dictionary
pul·pit — /ˈpʊlˌpıt/ noun, pl pits [count] : a raised platform where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service usually singular The pastor ascended the pulpit. often used figuratively The war crimes were denounced from the pulpit. [=by… … Useful english dictionary
Pulpit — Pul pit, a. Of or pertaining to the pulpit, or preaching; as, a pulpit orator; pulpit eloquence. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pulpit — Pul pit, n. [L. pulpitum: cf. OF. pulpite, F. pulpitre.] [1913 Webster] 1. An elevated place, or inclosed stage, in a church, in which the clergyman stands while preaching. [1913 Webster] I stand like a clerk in my pulpit. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bul|ly pul|pit — bul|ly pul|pit, a prominent position or special status that provides a forum and a ready audience for one s opinions. ╂[< coinage attributed to Pres. Theodore Roosevelt using bully excellent pulpit in reference to the presidency] … Useful english dictionary
pulpit — [pool′pit, pul′pit] n. [ME pulpet < L pulpitum, stage, scaffold (in LL & ML, pulpit) < ?] 1. a) a raised platform or high lectern from which a clergyman preaches in a church b) preachers collectively c) the work of preaching 2. a raised or… … English World dictionary
pulpit — pul|pit [ˈpulpıt] n [C usually singular] [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: pulpitum platform ] a raised structure inside a church at the front that a priest or minister stands on when they speak to the people in/from the pulpit ▪ Rev. Dawson… … Dictionary of contemporary English
pulpit — pul•pit [[t]ˈpʊl pɪt, ˈpʌl [/t]] n. 1) rel a platform or raised structure in a church, from which the sermon is delivered or the service is conducted 2) rel the pulpit the clerical profession; ministry 3) (in small craft) a) navig. naut. a safety … From formal English to slang
pulpit — pul|pit [ pulpıt ] noun count the place where a priest stands to talk to people in a church … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
púlpit — púl|pit Mot Pla Nom masculí … Diccionari Català-Català
