A rostrum (Latinbeak) 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
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