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obelisk

/ˈɒb.ə.lɪsk/

/ˈɑː.bə.lɪsk/

Übersetzungen

obelisksubstantiv

obelisks

Pl.

/ˈɒb.ə.lɪsk/

/ˈɑː.bə.lɪsk/

The ancient Egyptians built many obelisks.

Древние египтяне построили много обелисков.

Synonyme

obeliskadjektiv

more obelisk

Komp.

most obelisk

Super.

/ˈɒb.ɪ.lɪsk/

/ˈɑː.bə.lɪsk/

Used attributively to describe something relating to or having the shape of an obelisk

Synonyme

obelisksubstantiv

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top.

The Washington Monument is a famous obelisk located in Washington, D.C.

An ancient stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top, set up as a monument or landmark.

The ancient Egyptians erected obelisks as symbols of the sun god Ra.

The typographical dagger symbol (†) used as a reference mark or to indicate a footnote.

Place an obelisk after each dubious line to signal the reader to consult the notes.

obeliskadjektiv

Relating to, shaped like, or characteristic of an obelisk.

The building's obelisk spire dominated the city skyline.