Obelisk word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "obelisk" word

[noun] a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
[noun] a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote

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\Ob"e*lisk\, n. [L. obeliscus, Gr. ?, dim. of ? a spit, a pointed pillar: cf. F. ob['e]lisque.] 1. 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. 2. (Print.) A mark of reference; -- called also {dagger} [[dagger]]. See {Dagger}, n., 2.
\Ob"e*lisk\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Obelisked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Obelisking}.] To mark or designate with an obelisk.

Synonyms for obelisk

dagger

Related terms: cairn, cup, derrick, dolmen, fire tower, headstone, lantern, memento, memorial arch, memorial stone, menhir, monolith, necrology, pilaster, pillar, remembrance, spire, standpipe, steeple, testimonial, water tower, windmill tower

The fun area, different aproach to word »obelisk«

Let's analyse "obelisk" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: KSILEBO. Average typing speed for these characters is 1975 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: --- -... . .-.. .. ... -.-

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: obelisk: 6 + 5 + 9 = 20, reduced: 2 . and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: obelisk: 6 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 2 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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