HyperDic: altar

English > 2 senses of the word altar:
NOUNartifactaltar, communion table, Lord's tablethe table in Christian churches where communion is given
artifactaltara raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made
altar > pronunciation
Soundsao'lter
Rhymesabductor ... zoster: 649 rhymes with ter...
English > altar: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe table in Christian churches where communion is given.
Synonymscommunion table, Lord's table
BroadertableA piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
Spanishaltar
Catalanaltar
English > altar: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made.
Narrowerhigh altarThe main altar in a church
Broaderstructure, constructionA thing constructed
Spanishaltar
Catalanaltar

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