Difference between Rostrum and Snout

What is the difference between Rostrum and Snout?

Rostrum as a noun is a dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor or other performer. while Snout as a noun is the long, projecting nose, mouth and jaw of a beast, as of pigs.

Rostrum

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor or other performer. A platform for a film or television camera. The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme. The beak shaped projection on the head of insects such as weevils. The snout of a dolphin

Snout

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The long, projecting nose, mouth and jaw of a beast, as of pigs.The nose of a man, (in contempt).The nozzle of a pipe, hose, etc.The anterior prolongation of the head of weevils and allied beetles; a rostrum.The anterior prolongation of the head of a gastropod; a rostrum.Tobacco; cigarettes.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To furnish with a nozzle or point.

We hope you now know whether to use Rostrum or Snout in your sentence.

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