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pulpit

pul·pit [ pl pìt, púl pìt ] (plural pul·pits)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. platform in church: a raised platform or stand in a Christian church that is used by the priest or minister for preaching or leading a service

2. Christian clergy: the Christian clergy considered as a group

3. guardrail on boat: a metal guardrail on the bow or stern of a small boat

[14th century. < Latin pulpitum "platform, scaffold," (in late Latin) "pulpit"]
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