OBELISK Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word obelisk. (close relations)
Definition of OBELISK
Best Alternative Words for OBELISK
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| column | nounn | |||||||
noun • a line of units following one after another • a vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands • a vertical array of numbers or other information • anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower • an article giving opinions or perspectives • a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument) • (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure • a page or text that is vertically divided • any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body | ||||||||
| monolith | nounn | |||||||
noun • a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk) | ||||||||
| pillar | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fundamental principle or practice • anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower • a prominent supporter • a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument) • (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure | ||||||||
| stela | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings | ||||||||
| dagger | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing • a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used | ||||||||
