rostrum
nounUK /ˈrɒstrəm/
US /ˈrɑːstrəm/
A raised platform where someone stands to speak to a crowd.
The principal walked up to the rostrum to give the morning announcements.
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2. A beak or beak-like part of an animal, such as a bird or dolphin.
The dolphin's long rostrum helps it catch fish.
3. A curved, beak-shaped part of an ancient warship used for ramming.
The Roman ship had a sharp rostrum at the front.
4. A raised area in an ancient Roman forum decorated with the beaks of captured ships.
Speakers addressed the crowd from the rostrum in the forum.