A small low stool; a hassock.
Food laid out in this way, to which diners serve themselves.
A blow or cuff with or as if with the hand, or by any other solid object or the wind.
The vibration of an aircraft when flying in or approaching a stall, caused by separation of airflow from the aircraft's wings.
A counter or sideboard from which food and drinks are served or may be bought.
To strike with a buffet; to cuff; to slap.
To deaden the sound of (bells) by muffling the clapper.
To aggressively challenge, denounce, or criticise.
To affect as with blows; to strike repeatedly; to strive with or contend against.
A raised desk, lectern, or platform for an orator or public speaker.
The railing at the bow of a boat, which sometimes extends past the deck. It is sometimes referred to as bow pulpit. The railing at the stern of the boat is sometimes referred to as a stern pulpit; other texts use the term pushpit.
A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.
A bow platform for harpooning.
Activity performed from a church pulpit, in other words, preaching, sermons, religious teaching, the preaching profession, preachers collectively or an individual preaching position; by extension: bully pulpit.