Look up: rostrum

1. Rostrum
   In cetaceans, a forward extension of the upper jaw. Adj. rostral.
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2. rostrum
   Latin, meaning: bill of a bird, beak.
   Found on http://archives.nd.edu/rrr.htm
   
   
3. Rostrum
   a projecting snout or beak
   Found on http://australianmuseum.net.au/Glossary-
   
   
4. Rostrum
   (Latin) literally a beak; through metonymy, the rostrum takes on the meaning of the prow of the ship.
   Found on http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/glossary/glo
   
   
5. Rostrum
   A portable platform usually in the form of a collapsible hinged framework (gate rostrum) with a separate top. Used to raise specific parts of the action or scene.
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6. Rostrum
   an elongate or extended snout.
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7. Rostrum
   The beak or proboscis of insect order, Hemiptera.
   (Tectum) Dorsal part of capitulum projecting over chelicerae in acarines.
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8. Rostrum
   Bones of the muzzle.
   Found on http://www.skullsite.co.uk/glossary.htm
   
   
9. Rostrum
   Platform placed on the stage floor to create changes of level where required. A large rostrum is usually constructed in sections with loose tops and folding frames, but some small ones are rigid. a sloping rostrum is known as a ramp.
   Found on http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/technica
   
   
10. rostrum
    the large table plus column(s) and camera cradle used in a traditional animation rostrum camera set-up. Although now almost entirely replaced by software, the convention of referring to an animation camera as though there is still a physical one continues
    Found on http://www.animationpost.co.uk/doping/gl
    
    
11. Rostrum
    (Plural: rostra) A moveable platform
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12. rostrum
    The prow, beak, ram, or cutwater of a ship
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13. Rostrum
    Ship's beak or ram.
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14. Rostrum
    in belemnites, the rear part of the bullet-shaped, cylindrical internal shell, also called the guard. Its purpose was possibly to act as a counter-balance to the weight of the animal's head and tentacles
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15. Rostrum
    Ros'trum (-trŭm) noun ; plural Latin Rostra , English Rostrums . [ Latin , beak, ship's beak, from rodere , rosum , to gnaw. See Rodent .] 1. The beak or head of a ship. 2. plural
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/95
    
    
16. rostrum
    Origin: L, beak, ship's beak, fr. Rodere, rosum, to gnaw. See Rodent. ... 1. The beak or head of a ship. ... 2. (Rostra) 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 bea...
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17. rostrum
    noun beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils
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18. rostrum
    (ros´trәm) Latin word meaning beak-shaped structure; a term used in anatomy. the oral and nasal region.
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19. Rostrum
    • (n.) A pair of forceps of various kinds, having a beaklike form. • (n.) 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, ap...
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20. rostrum
    (from the article `Duilius, Gaius`) ...bows and used to pierce enemy vessels) of captured Carthaginian ships. Called the columna rostrata, it was a favourite site for speeches. The ...
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21. rostrum
    rostrum 1. A beak-like, or a beak-shaped part, of an organism projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects; such as, weevils. 2. A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it. 3. The beak-shaped prow of an ancient Roman ship, especially a wa...
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22. rostrum
    Type: Term Pronunciation: ros′trŭm, -tră Definitions: 1. Any beak-shaped structure.
    Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictio
    
    
23. rostrum
    Latin beak, which decorated the Roman orator's platform; hence, a platform or beak-like structure; adjective - rostral.
    Found on http://www.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/glossary/
    
    
24. Rostrum
    is the pointed
    Found on http://www.shrimpdiaries.com/shrimp-term
    
    
25. Rostrum
    (anatomy) The term `rostrum` (from the :wikt:rostrum|rostrum-->, meaning "beak") is used for a number of unrelated structures in different groups of animals: References:
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