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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Bookrest as a noun:
A support used to maintain a book or sheet when reading.
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Lectern as a noun:
A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.
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Lectern as a noun:
A similar stand to support a lecturer's notes.