Pulpits

noun

A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.
  2. (noun) Activity performed from a church pulpit, in other words, preaching, sermons, religious teaching, the preaching profession, preachers collectively or an individual preaching position; by extension: bully pulpit.
  3. (noun) A raised desk, lectern, or platform for an orator or public speaker.
  4. (noun) The railing at the bow of a boat, which sometimes extends past the deck. It is sometimes referred to as bow pulpit. The railing at the stern of the boat is sometimes referred to as a stern pulpit; other texts use the term pushpit.
  5. (noun) A bow platform for harpooning.
  6. (noun) A plane's cockpit.

Letter breakdown

  • Pulpits contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Pulpits mean?

A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.

How many letters are in Pulpits?

Pulpits has 7 letters.

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