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Definition of rostrum - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
communicationraised platform for public speaking
- The politician stood at the rostrum to address the crowd..
2.
mediaTECH. UK platform for a film or television cameraTECH. UK
- The camera was mounted on a rostrum for stability.
3.
insect beakTECH. beaklike projection on an insect's headTECH.
- The weevil's rostrum is used for feeding.
4.
zoologyTECH. snout of a dolphinTECH.
- The dolphin's rostrum is sensitive to touch.
5.
ship prowDated prow of an ancient warshipDated
- The rostrum of the trireme was decorated with carvings.
Images of rostrum
raised platform for public speaking 
platform for a film or television camera 
beaklike projection on an insect's head 
snout of a dolphin 
prow of an ancient warship
Origin of rostrum
Latin, rōstrum (beak)
Examples of rostrum in a sentence
She was called to the rostrum to receive her award. The director stood on the rostrum to address the crew. A rostrum was set up for the award ceremony broadcast. The beetle's rostrum is crucial for its survival. Scientists studied the insect's rostrum under a microscope. Researchers studied the dolphin's rostrum for sensory capabilities.
The rostrum helps dolphins locate their prey. The ancient ship's rostrum was reinforced with metal. Historians studied the rostrum's impact on naval warfare.
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- French:estrade, rostrum, ...
- German:Rednerpult, Kamerapodest, ...
- Italian:podio, rostrum, ...
- Spanish:podio, plataforma, ...
- Portuguese:tribuna, estrado, ...
- Chinese:讲台, 摄影台, ...
- Japanese:演壇, ロストラム, ...
- Arabic:منبر, مِنَصّة الكاميرا, ...
- Hebrew:בָּמָה, בָּמָה, ...
- Russian:трибуна, рострум, ...
- Ukrainian:трибуна, платформа, ...
- Hindi:मंच, प्लेटफार्म, ...
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