Obelisk Definition & Meaning

obelisk
noun
  1. a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
  2. a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote

"Obelisk" in song lyrics

See how obelisk is used in real songs:

  • "The ominous, stab you with an Obelisk"
    Lost Secret — Lost Secret
  • "Gobble this obelisk"
    MC Paul Barman — The Joy of Your World
  • "Like heaven on Earth, when the vinyl hit the obelisk"
    Micranots — Culture

Words that rhyme with obelisk

Usage tips for "obelisk"

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