obelisk — a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/
Korean meaning: 사각기둥 모양으로 위로 갈수록 좁아져 꼭대기가 피라미드 모양인 높은 기념비
Korean pronunciation: 압-어-리스크 (강세: 압)
Example Sentences
- The tourist tried to take a selfie with the obelisk but could only fit his nose in the frame.
- The Washington Monument is America's most famous obelisk.
- My cat thinks the obelisk in the park is the world's most expensive scratching post.
obelisk
NOUN//ˈɑːbəlɪsk//
a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top
Tall tapered pyramid-topped monument
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Origin
고대 그리스어 'obeliskos'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '작은 꼬챙이' 또는 '뾰족한 막대기'를 의미했습니다. 그리스인들이 이집트의 거대한 석조 기념물을 보고 거대한 꼬챙이 같다고 생각해서 붙인 이름입니다.
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“The tourist tried to take a selfie with the obelisk but could only fit his nose in the frame.”
“The Washington Monument is America's most famous obelisk.”
“My cat thinks the obelisk in the park is the world's most expensive scratching post.”
“Many obelisks were transported from Egypt to cities around the world.”
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