Rostrum vs. Podium
Rostrumnoun
A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor, or other performer.
Rostrumnoun
A platform for a film or television camera.
Rostrumnoun
The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme.
Rostrumnoun
(zoology) The beak.
Rostrumnoun
(zoology) The beak-shaped projection on the head of insects such as weevils.
Rostrumnoun
(zoology) The snout of a dolphin.
Rostrumnoun
(anatomy) The oral or nasal region of a human used for anatomical location (i.e. rostral)
Rostrumnoun
The beak or head of a ship.
Rostrumnoun
The Beaks; the stage or platform in the forum where orations, pleadings, funeral harangues, etc., were delivered; - so called because after the Latin war, it was adorned with the beaks of captured vessels; later, applied also to other platforms erected in Rome for the use of public orators.
Rostrumnoun
Hence, a stage for public speaking; the pulpit or platform occupied by an orator or public speaker.
Rostrumnoun
Any beaklike prolongation, esp. of the head of an animal, as the beak of birds.
Rostrumnoun
Same as Rostellum.
Rostrumnoun
The pipe to convey the distilling liquor into its receiver in the common alembic.
Rostrumnoun
A pair of forceps of various kinds, having a beaklike form.
Rostrumnoun
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Rostrumnoun
beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils
Podiumnoun
A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.
Podiumnoun
(sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
Podiumnoun
A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
Podiumnoun
(sports) A result amongst the best three at a competition.
Podiumnoun
A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.
Podiumnoun
The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheatre, from the top of which the seats began.
Podiumnoun
The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers.
Podiumnoun
A foot or footstalk.
Podiumverb
To finish in the top three at an event or competition.
Podiumnoun
A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.
Podiumnoun
The foot.
Podiumnoun
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Podium
A podium (plural podiums or podia) is a platform used to raise something to a short distance above its surroundings. It derives from the Greek πόδι (foot).
