obelisk
/ˈɒb.ə.lɪsk/
NOUN
1. A tall, tapered stone monument
A tall, square, tapered stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument.
1.1. Monumental stone structure
A tall, upright stone structure, usually square in cross-section and tapering toward a pyramidal top, erected as a monument or landmark.
Synonyms
- monument
- monolith
- pillar
- column
- shaft
- needle
- pylon
Examples
- The ancient obelisk stood tall in the city square.
- Visitors marveled at the intricately carved details on the massive obelisk.
- Surrounded by history, the weathered obelisk told stories of bygone eras.
- Shadows played on the surface of the imposing obelisk as the sun set.
Related Words
NOUN
2. A mark used in ancient manuscripts
A symbol resembling a horizontal line, sometimes accompanied by one or two dots, used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful, spurious, or redundant.
2.1. Editorial and textual annotation
A textual symbol used by editors or scribes to identify questionable, spurious, or redundant passages in manuscripts.
Synonyms
- critical mark
- annotation symbol
Related Words
- obelus
- diacritic
- notation
- marginal mark
- manuscript
- textual criticism
NOUN
3. A dagger-shaped reference symbol
A dagger symbol (†) used in printed matter as a reference mark for a footnote or marginal note, or beside a person's name or date to indicate death.
3.1. Footnote and reference notation
A dagger-shaped typographical symbol used to direct readers to a footnote, marginal note, or other reference.
Synonyms
- dagger
- reference mark
- footnote symbol
Related Words
- asterisk
- footnote
- annotation
- typographical symbol
- marginal note
3.2. Indication of death
A dagger symbol placed beside a person's name or date to indicate that the person has died or that the date refers to their death.
Synonyms
- death mark
- dagger symbol
Related Words
- death notice
- memorial notation
- obituary
- typographical mark