Old English alter, altar, from Latin altare (plural altaria) "high altar, altar for sacrifice to the great gods," perhaps originally meaning "burnt offerings" (compare Latin adoler [..]

Altar [N] [B] [S](Heb. mizbe'ah, from a word meaning "to slay"), any structure of earth ( Exodus 20:24 ) or unwrought stone ( 20:25 ) on which sacrifices were offered. Altars were gener [..]

structure, often elevated, where religious ceremonies are performed.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made An altar is any structure upon which offerings such as sacrifices and votive [..]

a kind of raised table inside a church

n. Any raised place or structure on which sacrifices may be offered or incense burned.

A table-like structure originally used for ritual sacrifice of animals, and occasionally of humans. Now used as a central focus in Jewish, Christian, Neopagan, and other religious services.

The first altar of which we have any account is that built by Noah when he left the ark. (Genesis 8:20) In the early times altars were usually built in certain spots hallowed by religious associations [..]

(Heb. mizbe'ah, from a word meaning "to slay"), any structure of earth (Ex. 20:24) or unwrought stone (20:25) on which sacrifices were offered. Altars were generally erected in conspicu [..]

(Ecuador) caldera, 5321 m / 17,457 ft

To dream of seing[sic] a priest at the altar, denotes quarrels and unsatisfactory states in your business and home. To see a marriage, sorrow to friends, and death to old age. An altar would hardly be shown you in a dream, accept to warn you against the commission of error. Repentance is also implied.   

A table form; the center of most liturgical places of worship.

Historically, an altar has been the table or structure on which a sacrifice is offered. In the liturgical Christian groups, such as the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches, the altar has been the tab [..]

(n) the table in Christian churches where communion is given(n) a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made

in Christian art. St. Stephen (the Pope), and Thomas Becket are represented as immolated before an altar. St. Canute is represented as lying before an altar. St. Charles Borromeo is represented as kne [..]

The ceremonial table at which the Eucharist (Mass, Holy Communion) is celebrated. May be made of wood or stone.

The altar is the table in the chancel that the clergy use for Communion. During the Protestant Reformation, some people felt that the traditional term was theologically misleading. As a result, many p [..]

A step in a graving dock.

Step in a dry dock

1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity. "Noah builded an altar unto the Lord." (Gen. Viii. 20) 2. In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table. Altar is m [..]

An altar is a small structure at which religious ceremonies are performed. Roman

Table, stone or similar structure for placing offerings in a religious ceremony

(religion,including|_|Christianity) altara constellation of the southern sky ----