Definition of pulpits Pulpits

/pʊˈlpɪts/ - [pulpits] -

We found 3 definitions of pulpits from 2 different sources.

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What does pulpits mean?

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  • pulpits (Noun)
    Plural of pulpit.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

pulpit - a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
  dais, podium, rostrum, ambo, stump, soapbox
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  • pulpit (Noun)
    A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands to conduct the sermon.
  • pulpit (Noun)
    The railing at the bow of a boat, which sometimes extends past the deck. It is sometimes referred to as bow pulpit. The railing at the stern of the boat is sometimes referred to as as stern pulpit; other texts use the perhaps more appropriate term pushpit.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

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

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • pulpit
    Raised platform for preaching in ancient Christian churches.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • pulpit
    pōōl′pit, n. a platform for speaking from: an elevated or enclosed place in a church where the sermon is delivered: a desk.—adj. belonging to the pulpit.—ns. Pulpiteer′, Pul′piter, one who speaks from a pulpit: a preacher.—adj. Pul′pitish.—The pulpit, preachers or preaching collectively. [Fr.,—L. pulpitum, a stage.]

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  • A pulpit (from Latin "pulpitum" "scaffold", "platform", "stage") is a small lifted platform where a member of the clergy stands to read a Gospel lesson, or give a sermon. In some Protestant churches, the "pulpit" is thought to be the most important piece of furniture in the sanctuary.

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