Definitions for obeliskˈɒb ə lɪsk
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ob•e•liskˈɒb ə lɪsk(n.)
a tapering, four-sided shaft of stone, usu. monolithic and having a pyramidal apex.
Ref: obelus.
Category: Printing
Ref: dagger (def. 2). 2
Origin of obelisk:
1540–50; < L obeliscus < Gk obelískos small spit
Princeton's WordNet
obelisk(noun)
a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
dagger, obelisk(noun)
a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote
Wiktionary
obelisk(Noun)
A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument.
obelisk(Noun)
The dagger sign (u2020), especially when used as a reference mark.
Origin: 1569. From obelisque, from obeliscus, from ὀβελίσκος, diminutive of ὀβελός.
Webster Dictionary
Obelisk(noun)
an upright, four-sided pillar, gradually tapering as it rises, and terminating in a pyramid called pyramidion. It is ordinarily monolithic. Egyptian obelisks are commonly covered with hieroglyphic writing from top to bottom
Obelisk(noun)
a mark of reference; -- called also dagger [/]. See Dagger, n., 2
Obelisk(verb)
to mark or designate with an obelisk
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Obelisk
a tall four-sided pillar, generally monolithic, tapering to a pyramidal pointed top, erected in connection with temples in Egypt, and inscribed all over with hieroglyphs, and in memorial, as is likely, of some historical personage or event; they are of ancient date.
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