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pulpit noun

  /ˈpʊlpɪt/ , /ˈpʌlpɪt/
  • (Christianity) A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.
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  • (nautical) 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.
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