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Obelisk
Meaning
Noun
●
In Architecture & Architecture:
A
tall
,
square
,
tapered
,
stone
monolith
topped
with a
pyramidal
point,
frequently
used as a monument.
●
In Typography:
Synonym of obelus
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
●
In Entomology:
To
adopt
the
obelisk
posture
; to point the
tip
of the
abdomen
towards the sun.
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Synonyms
Obelisc
Aguilla
Pylon
Stela
Dagger
Related
Statue
Orb
Monument
Sarcophagus
Archway
Artifact
Inscription
Shrine
Sculpture
Mausoleum
Sphinx
Altar
Dome
Pagoda
Tower
Temple
Arch
Spire
Acropolis
Fortress
Aqueduct
Palace
Stupa
Cathedral
Tomb
Necropolis
Basilica
Stele
Monastery
Altarpiece
Parthenon
Stone
Pyramid
Frieze
Artefact
Citadel
Castle
Fort
Amulet
Amphitheatre
Mosque
Minaret
Amphitheater
Building
Mound
Museum
Chapel
Outcrop
Urn
Landmark
Crypt
Edifice
Emblem
Courtyard
Painting
Memorial
Outpost
Bell Tower
Stone Circle
Clock Tower
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