pulpit

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform.
2. 2
   Activity associated with or usually performed from a church pulpit; preaching, sermons, religious teaching.
3. 3
   The preaching profession, office, or role in general; the pastorate, the priesthood, the ministry.
4. 4
   Preachers collectively; clergy; the priesthood.
5. 5
   An individual or particular preaching position or role; a pastorate.
6. 6
   Bully pulpit.
7. 7
   Any lectern, podium, dais, or platform for an orator or public speaker.
8. 8
   The railing at the bow of a boat, which sometimes extends past the deck; also called bow pulpit. The railing at the stern is sometimes called the stern pulpit or the pushpit.
9. 9
   A bow platform for harpooning.
10. 10
    A plane's cockpit.