Definition of altars Altars
/ɔˈltɚz/ - [olterz] -
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Wiktionary 
- altars (Noun)
Plural of altar.
Part of speech
🔤- altars, noun, plural of altar.
WordNet
NounPlural: altars |
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| altar - a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made | ||
| structure, construction a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" | ||
| altar - the table in Christian churches where communion is given | ||
| communion table, Lord's table | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- altar (n.)
A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity. - altar (n.)
In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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altar
Table for religious ceremonies. -
altar
Structure higher than the floor level and used to offer one or several sacrifices.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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altar
awlt′ar, n. an elevated place or structure, block or stone, or the like, on which sacrifices were anciently offered: in Christian churches, the table on which the officiating priest consecrates the eucharist: the communion table: (fig.) a place of worship.—ns. Alt′arage, offerings made upon the altar during the offertory, provided for the maintenance of the priest; Alt′ar-cloth, the covering of the altar, placed over and around it, of silk, velvet, satin, or cloth, often used as including the frontal (antependium), and the super-frontal; Alt′arpiece, a decorative screen, retable, or reredos, placed behind an altar—a work of art, whether a sacred painting or sculpture.—n.pl. Alt′ar-rails, rails separating the sacrarium from the rest of the chancel.—ns. Alt′ar-stone, the slab forming the top or chief part of an altar; Alt′ar-tomb, a monumental memorial, in form like an altar, often with a canopy. These were often placed over the vaults or burying-place, and frequently on the north and south walls of choirs, aisles, and chantry chapels.—adj. Alt′arwise, placed like an altar—north and south, at the upper end of the chancel.—Family altar, the practice or the place of private devotional worship in the family; High altar, the principal altar in a cathedral or other church having more than one altar; Portable altar, a small tablet of marble, jasper, or precious stone, used by special license for Mass when said away from the parish altar, in oratories or other similar places. It was termed super-altare, because commonly placed upon some other altar, or some fitting construction of wood or stone. [L. altāre—altus, high.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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altar
A platform in the upper part of a dock.
Wikipedia 
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Altar is a place, often a table, where a religious event happens. This word is used in Christianity and in other religions.
In some old religions, the event was a sacrifice, which means a holy work or act.
Part of speech
🔤- altar, noun, singular of altars.
