obelisk

• Ein hoher, sich nach oben verjüngender Steinpfeiler mit quadratischem Querschnitt und pyramidenförmiger Spitze, der oft als Denkmal dient; auch das typografische Zeichen (†), das als Verweis- oder Fußnotenzeichen verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a tall, four-sided, tapering stone pillar with a pyramidal top, often used as a monument; also a typographic symbol (†) used to indicate a cross-reference or footnote.

1. B2formalart

   A tall, four-sided stone pillar that narrows as it rises and ends in a pyramid-like point at the top.

   Obelisk

   • The ancient Egyptian obelisk stood proudly in the city square.
   • Tourists gathered around the granite obelisk to take photos.
   • The obelisk was transported from Egypt to Rome centuries ago.

   Synonymemonolithneedlepillarshaft

2. Printing symbolC1formal

   A symbol (†) used in printed text to mark a footnote or cross-reference.

   Obelisk

   • The obelisk symbol indicates a footnote at the bottom of the page.
   • In the dictionary, the obelisk is used to mark obsolete words.
   • The editor placed an obelisk next to the term requiring explanation.

   Synonymedagger