LECTERN

Lectern

A lectern is a reading desk, with a slanted top, usually placed on a stand or affixed to some other form of support, on which documents or books are placed as support for reading aloud, as in a scripture reading, lecture, or sermon. To facilitate eye-contact and improve posture when facing an audience, lecterns may have adjustable height and slant. People generally use lecterns while standing.

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lectern

Noun

  1. A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.
  2. A similar stand to support a lecturer's notes.


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