Associations to the word «Rostrum»

Wiktionary

ROSTRUM, noun. A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor or other performer.
ROSTRUM, noun. A platform for a film or television camera.
ROSTRUM, noun. The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme.
ROSTRUM, noun. (zoology) The beak.
ROSTRUM, noun. (zoology) The beak-shaped projection on the head of insects such as weevils.
ROSTRUM, noun. (zoology) The snout of a dolphin.
ROSTRUM, noun. (anatomy) The oral or nasal region of a human used for anatomical location (i.e. rostral)

Dictionary definition

ROSTRUM, noun. A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it.
ROSTRUM, noun. Beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope