The difference between Bookrest and Lectern

When used as nouns, bookrest means a support used to maintain a book or sheet when reading, whereas lectern means a stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.


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  1. Bookrest as a noun:

    A support used to maintain a book or sheet when reading.

  1. Lectern as a noun:

    A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.

  2. Lectern as a noun:

    A similar stand to support a lecturer's notes.

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