Rostrum
Rostrum can mean one of several different things:
*A
rostrum (
Latin beak) is an anatomical structure resembling a bird's
beak, such as the snout of
crocodiles or
dolphins or the part of the
carapace of a
crustacean. Since the rostrum is typically located about the
thorax of an
arthropod, it is differentiated from the
cauda or
tail.
*A
ram bow is sometimes referred to as a
rostrum. This use led to the next because the public-speaking platforms in the
Roman Forum were made in the form of the fore-ends of ships.
*A
rostrum is the platform a speaker stands on while giving a speech. The most famous one is the
Rostra in the Roman Forum.
*A
Rostrum club consists of members who meet to improve their skills in public speaking and meeting procedure. Each club is part of a larger non-profit organisation that promotes and facilitates the improvement of public speaking skills.
Australian Rostrum Home Page*
The Rostrum is the official monthly magazine of the
National Forensic League.
*A synonym for
podium.
