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1892 Populist Party political platform
article: Omaha Platform The Omaha Platform was the party program adopted at the formative convention of the Populist (or People's) Party held in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha_Platform
Populist political party, 1892 to 1909
repudiate the Omaha Platform in favor of free silver, Taubeneck called a party convention in December 1894. Rather than repudiating the Omaha Platform, the convention
Populist Party (United States)
Populist_Party_(United_States)
American online broker
offered an electronic trading platform for the trade of financial assets. The company was founded in 1975 as First Omaha Securities. In 2006, it acquired
TD_Ameritrade
The history of Omaha, Nebraska, began before the settlement of the city, with speculators from neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa staking land across the
History_of_Omaha,_Nebraska
German soldier (1923–2006)
Erinnerungen an Omaha Beach Normandie, 6. Juni 1944 and translated into English as WN 62: A German Soldier’s Memories of the Defence of Omaha Beach, Normandy
Heinrich_Severloh
Zoo and aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, US
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and a member of the World
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Omaha's_Henry_Doorly_Zoo_and_Aquarium
1913 amendment establishing the direct election of senators
Populist Party incorporated the direct election of senators into its Omaha Platform, adopted in 1892. In 1908, Oregon passed the first law basing the selection
Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Seventeenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
Political party in the United States
candidates until 1886. The People's Party's Omaha Platform contained many planks of the Anti-Monopoly platform. Subsequently, the Progressive movement saw
Anti-Monopoly_Party
1955 history book by Richard Hofstadter
Populism without recourse to a single reference to the planks of the Omaha Platform of the People's Party or to any of the economic, political, or cultural
The_Age_of_Reform
Steak company in the United States
Omaha Steaks International, Inc., known as Omaha Steaks, is an American food company that manufactures, markets, and distributes steaks, meat, seafood
Omaha_Steaks
City and county seat in Nebraska, United States
Nebraska. Its growth since the late 20th century has reflected Omaha's. Google and Meta Platforms have several data centers in Papillion. The city was part
Papillion,_Nebraska
American politician
of 1776 and advised his audience to "Read your Bibles Sunday and the Omaha platform every day in the week." The ticket won five states and received over
James_G._Field
Amtrak train station in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha station is an Amtrak intercity train station in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It is served daily by the California Zephyr. The station was built
Omaha_station
American labor union leader (born 1975)
served in the Nebraska Army National Guard before working at Kellogg's Omaha plant. He eventually became president of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco
Dan_Osborn
for the farmers. Omaha was the location of the 1892 convention that formed the Populist Party, with its aptly titled Omaha Platform written by "radical
History_of_Nebraska
American politician and fringe theorist (1831–1901)
People's Party conference platform. The document of 12 short paragraphs, as altered slightly for the first nominating convention in Omaha that July, was the
Ignatius_L._Donnelly
Political party in the United States
2012 Text of Ocala Demands at MSU - Accessed January 14, 2012 The Omaha Platform: Launching the Populist Party - Accessed January 14, 2012 The Rise and
Farmers'_movement
Public transit operator in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
transportation provider for Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Metro currently operates around 135 buses throughout the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan
Metro_Transit_(Omaha)
American politician (1850–1928)
delegation at the 1892 Populist Party Convention in Omaha, Nebraska, which saw the adoption of the Omaha Platform. Brown was the party's nominee for the United
E._Gerry_Brown
in Omaha, comprising companies that are presently headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. This list includes companies that operate mainly out of Omaha, despite
List of companies based in Omaha
List_of_companies_based_in_Omaha
U.S. presidential administration from 1889 to 1893
former Congressman James Weaver of Iowa. The convention adopted the Omaha Platform, which called for free silver, the reintroduction of Greenbacks, a graduated
Presidency of Benjamin Harrison
Presidency_of_Benjamin_Harrison
19th-century political platform in US
Populist) Party, and the Ocala Demands were incorporated in the party's Omaha Platform. As the focus of the Farmers' Movement shifted into politics, the Farmer's
Ocala_Demands
Ochlocracy - Office politics - Official language - Old right - Oligarchy - Omaha Platform - On Liberty - One People's Project - Open campaign - Open government
Index_of_politics_articles
American farmer, physician and politician
in a speech Exum proclaimed to the convention that he supported the Omaha Platform and would remain an active candidate in the election. In the first ballot
Wyatt_P._Exum
American college sports championship
I baseball season and ended with the 2023 Men's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, which began on June 16 and ended on June 26. LSU defeated Florida
2023 NCAA Division I baseball tournament
2023_NCAA_Division_I_baseball_tournament
American politician (1825–1901)
inaugurated on January 10, 1893. A passionate supporter of the Populist's Omaha Platform, he was nicknamed "Bloody Bridles" for an 1893 speech, in which he proclaimed
Davis_Hanson_Waite
American politician (born 1964)
Susan. "Responding to Ricketts' 'platform Republicans' comment, 13 Nebraska lawmakers call for nonpartisanship". Omaha World-Herald. June 1, 2016. Retrieved
Pete_Ricketts
American cannabis activist
programs." "Omaha writer, marijuana advocate announces bid for governor as Republican". Lincoln Journal Star. July 22, 2017. Gabel's platform includes addressing
Krystal_Gabel
Big data companies
offices in cities such as San Francisco, Dubai, Dublin, London, Mexico City, Omaha, Paris, and Singapore. From 2013 to 2018, Sojern was recognized by Deloitte
Sojern
Women's volleyball league in the United States
incarnation of the league originates from the attempted secession of the Omaha Supernovas from the PVF during the 2025 season, amid a dispute over the
Major League Volleyball (2026)
Major_League_Volleyball_(2026)
Chad Powers Sports comedy September 30, 2025 (2025-09-30) Present ESPN, Omaha Productions and Anomaly Pictures 9-1-1: Nashville Procedural drama October 9
List of 20th Television programs
List_of_20th_Television_programs
0000010795 1897 BRK.B Berkshire Hathaway Financials Multi-Sector Holdings Omaha, Nebraska 2010-02-16 0001067983 1839 BBY Best Buy Consumer Discretionary
List_of_S&P_500_companies
Australian Research Council. Retrieved 10 January 2018. "Map of mayors". content.omaha.com. "Burns gets woman mayor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. 10
List of first women mayors (20th century)
List_of_first_women_mayors_(20th_century)
American syndicated talk show
also stops by. Jennifer welcomes NICU nurses Taylor and Drew Deras from Omaha, Nebraska, to the show. The married couple recently made headlines by adopting
The_Jennifer_Hudson_Show
2015 video game
"cops and robbers" gameplay style. The leaked trailer refers to the game as Omaha. "Visceral started work on Battlefield Hardline about a year before Dead
Battlefield_Hardline
American singer-songwriter (born 1941)
dates for the 2026 edition of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour, commencing in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 21 and ending in Abilene, Texas, on May 1. Dylan than
Bob_Dylan
Topics referred to by the same term
the riverfront in Omaha, Nebraska Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA), a microangiopathic subgroup of hemolytic anemia Omaha (tribe), also known
Maha
South Carolina gubernatorial election 1892 New York state election Omaha Platform 1892 East Adelaide colonial by-election 1892 Perth colonial by-election
List_of_elections_in_1892
American football player (born 1965)
affiliate in Kansas City, Missouri, and worked as a news reporter at KMTV-TV in Omaha, Nebraska. He began his career as a weekend sports anchor and reporter at
Jon_Kelley
College softball tournament
Mason, North Carolina Central, Northern Colorado, Northern Kentucky, and Omaha made their NCAA Division I softball tournament debuts. Arizona failed to
2023 NCAA Division I softball tournament
2023_NCAA_Division_I_softball_tournament
early 1960s. An Army Air-Defense Command Post (AADCP) was established at Omaha AFS, NE in 1959 for Nike missile command-and-control functions. The site
List_of_Nike_missile_sites
American materials company
Minneapolis, Biddy playing baseball in Omaha, and Biddy with an umbrella in Seattle. The mascot was retired in 1962. Bemis Omaha Bag Company Building Bemis, Tennessee
Bemis_Company
Mayor of New York City since 2026
socialist, Mamdani campaigned on a progressive, affordability-focused platform, supporting fare-free city buses, universal child care, city-owned grocery
Zohran_Mamdani
American political campaign
Theater in La Vista, Nebraska, just outside of Omaha, on August 17. Harris spoke about her economic platform on August 16 at Wake Technical Community College
Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign
Kamala_Harris_2024_presidential_campaign
Musical artist
CHANNEL, THE VIOLIN (2020-06-26). "Omaha Symphony Announces New Music Director". World's Leading Classical Music Platform. Retrieved 2026-01-28. reporter@gretnaguide
Ankush_Kumar_Bahl
towers (such as the CN Tower), skyscrapers (such as the Willis Tower), oil platforms, electricity transmission towers, and bridge support towers. This list
List_of_tallest_structures
2017 film by Zak Hilditch
father and wants the family to sell up a livestock company and move to Omaha. When Wilf objects, she plans to divorce him and take Henry with her. Wilf
1922_(2017_film)
American boxer (born 1987)
with estimated earnings of $66 million. Crawford was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, as the only son born to Debbie and Terence Sr. He grew up in
Terence_Crawford
American hedge fund
investment philosophy was informed by discussions with Warren Buffett in Omaha, Nebraska": pp. 59, 122-124). SSRN 2391775. "About Pershing Square Capital
Pershing Square Capital Management
Pershing_Square_Capital_Management
WWE television programs
Saturday Night's Main Event XXVII took place July 16, 1990, from Omaha, Nebraska, at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, and aired July 28, 1990. The event aired on
Saturday_Night's_Main_Event
supporter' of embattled Maine Democrat Graham Platner, campaign says". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved June 15, 2026. Salinas, Juan. "Texas Sen. Ted Cruz
2026 United States Senate election in Maine
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Maine
Co-founder of the Black Panther Party (born 1936)
party's platform. These writings were part of the party's Ten-Point Program. Also known as "The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense Ten-Point Platform and
Bobby_Seale
"Former KATV Meteorologist, Veteran Storm Chaser to Launch Startup Weather Platform". Arkansas Business. Brown, Maury. "MAVTV Purchased And Rebranded By Motorsports
2025_in_American_television
(June 18, 2026). "Two more hantavirus-risk cruise passengers leave Omaha quarantine". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved June 21, 2026. Zakrzewski, Cat (June 18
2026_in_the_United_States
County deputy injured, suspect shot, killed after 'gun battle' in south Omaha, officials say". KETV. May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026. "New photos show
List of killings by law enforcement officers in the United States, May 2026
List_of_killings_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_the_United_States,_May_2026
Comedy television series
Michael Waldron, starring Powell in the titular role. Developed from an Omaha Productions skit by Eli Manning, the show follows Russ Holliday after he
Chad_Powers
saved. USS Nelson (DD-623) was supporting the invasion of Normandy off Omaha Beach when during the early morning hours of 13 June 1944 she made contact
List of U.S. Navy ships sunk or damaged in action during World War II
List_of_U.S._Navy_ships_sunk_or_damaged_in_action_during_World_War_II
and North Western Railway (C&NW) along its main line between Chicago and Omaha. The station was designed by Charles Sumner Frost and Alfred Hoyt Granger
DeKalb_station
2025 film by Drew Hancock
February 6, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2026. Cade, Maria (January 30, 2025). "Omaha native has directorial debut with Warner Bros. film, 'Companion'". wowt
Companion_(film)
una nave en Coria del Río". ABC (in Spanish). National Weather Service in Omaha, Nebraska (April 18, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for 04/17/2025 Tornado Event
Tornadoes_of_2025
American media franchise
Will, was released in 1996 for the PC and later for the Sony PlayStation platform. Top Gun: Hornet's Nest was released in 1998. Top Gun: Combat Zones was
Top_Gun_(franchise)
2024–25 concert tour by Billie Eilish
the performance, shaping the visual identity of each song. A floating platform and a luminescent LED cube suspended above the stage further expanded the
Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour
Hit_Me_Hard_and_Soft:_The_Tour
Chinese-born Kittitian crypto billionaire
met with Buffett, a critic of cryptocurrency, at the Happy Hollow Club in Omaha, Nebraska, on January 23, 2020. Sun was joined by other cryptocurrency executives
Justin_Sun
Irish people
The Irish in Omaha, Nebraska have constituted a major ethnic group throughout the history of the city, and continue to serve as important religious and
Irish_in_Omaha,_Nebraska
American international technology company
decade ago. Schmidt said he encouraged Page and Brin to meet with Buffett in Omaha to see how Berkshire Hathaway was a holding company made of subsidiaries
Alphabet_Inc.
Bus rapid transit service in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha Rapid Bus Transit (ORBT) is a bus rapid transit service in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It is operated by Metro Transit and serves 8.2 miles (13
Omaha_Rapid_Bus_Transit
Library building in Boston, Massachusetts
York, the New York Life Building in Kansas City, and the Omaha National Bank Building in Omaha—marked the beginning of the firm's adoption of Renaissance
Boston_Central_Library
Category 4 Atlantic hurricane in 2024
US$225–250 billion. At least four million people have lost power, according to the Omaha Public Power District. Agricultural damage is estimated at US$7 billion
Hurricane_Helene
American football season
Retrieved May 15, 2025. Otterson, Joe (April 10, 2024). "ESPN, Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions Set Long-Term Content Deal". Variety. Archived from the original
2025_NFL_season
Lack of EF5 tornadoes in the U.S. (2013–2025)
and Brian E. Smith, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service of Omaha, published a damage survey of portions of the 2021 Western Kentucky EF4
EF5_drought
American politician and businessman (born 1956)
'game-changing'". TwinCities.com. Schreiber, Danny (July 27, 2013). "Omaha target of investment group". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved August 26, 2023. John Hageman /
Doug_Burgum
Men's professional wrestling championship
exclusively defended on Speed, which streamed exclusively on the social media platform X. It was originally regarded as an internet championship and was open
WWE_Speed_Championship
American manufacturer of center pivot irrigation systems
manufacturer of Zimmatic brand center pivot irrigation systems, based in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It also manufactures farm and construction machinery
Lindsay_Corporation
American engineer and presidential candidate (1869–1949)
Retrieved February 22, 2025. "Work for Roosevelt? Frank Webb Is Willing". Omaha World-Herald. February 11, 1933. p. 14. Retrieved March 26, 2025. "Political
Frank_Elbridge_Webb
Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee since 2024 (born 1979)
economy and creating more jobs. His platform included proposals for technology and development. Young's platform addressed systemic issues such as poverty
Paul Young (American politician)
Paul_Young_(American_politician)
Professional wrestling television program
on TNT and the streaming service HBO Max, airing live on the streaming platform regardless of the location from where the show is produced. On February
AEW_Collision
Fusion, starting May 30, as well as quarterly pay-per-view events, on the platform. Fusion will also be available on YouTube. May 27 – Bushiroad transferred
2026 in professional wrestling
2026_in_professional_wrestling
US Navy small coastal combat ships
to execute their missions; however, at least one of the affected ships, Omaha, was under speed and sea state restrictions. In December 2014, the Navy's
Independence-class littoral combat ship
Independence-class_littoral_combat_ship
designate the Federal Bureau of Investigation building under construction in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "J. James Exon Federal Bureau of Investigation Building"
List of acts of the 110th United States Congress
List_of_acts_of_the_110th_United_States_Congress
Vehicle used by the president of the United States
1962, page 24. "Presidents Ride in Armored Car", Associated Press, via the Omaha World-Herald, October 5, 1964, front page. Wise, David. "LBJ Using Bulletproof
Presidential state car (United States)
Presidential_state_car_(United_States)
American streamer and political commentator (born 1988)
liberal and social democratic policies. Steven Kenneth Bonnell II was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He was raised in a conservative Catholic home, and he attended
Destiny_(streamer)
Name list
"Cleveland Evans: Evelyn historically popular for both men and women". Omaha World Herald. Retrieved 20 June 2025. Baker, Lindsay (January 3, 2015).
Evelyn_(name)
City, Utah on September 29, 1996 · 174". September 29, 1996. "Omaha World-Herald from Omaha, Nebraska on September 12, 1999 • 206". September 12, 1999.
List of programs broadcast by PBS Kids
List_of_programs_broadcast_by_PBS_Kids
American football player and commentator (born 1977)
2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017. "Brady, Pats unstoppable in opener". Omaha.com. Associated Press. September 11, 2015. Archived from the original on
Tom_Brady
American sports journalist (born 1985)
at ESPN and an analyst on NFL Live. Kimes was born September 8, 1985, in Omaha, Nebraska. Her father served in the United States Air Force as a captain
Mina_Kimes
2024–2025 concert tour by Olivia Rodrigo
the Guts World Tour on September 13, 2023, on her official social media platforms, with shows in various different cities across the United States, Canada
Guts_World_Tour
American soldier and politician (1826–1886)
Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 51. "Illinois Official State Song". Archived from the original
John_A._Logan
1881–1890 – At some time from 1881 to 1890 an ugly law was enacted in Omaha, Nebraska. 1887 – The graphic depiction of conditions at the Women's Lunatic
Timeline of disability rights in the United States
Timeline_of_disability_rights_in_the_United_States
American politician and activist (born 1941)
following Kamala Harris loss". ABC News. Retrieved November 7, 2024. "Overflow Omaha crowd launches U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour". sourcenm
Bernie_Sanders
American multinational food conglomerate
NatureWorks Will Pay Fines for Excess Pollutants from Nebraska Plant". Omaha World Herald. Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. December 1, 2006
Cargill
including feminism, sexuality and domestic violence. She has used her platform to challenge societal norms and her songs "Dirrty" and "Beautiful" have
Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera
Cultural_impact_of_Christina_Aguilera
Movement which seeks to establish Christian dominionism
Pentecostal preachers constitute its primary guests, notably Lance Wallnau and Omaha pastor Hank Kunneman. Donald Trump has appeared on the program six times;
New_Apostolic_Reformation
1996 World Wrestling Federation pay-per-view event
now WWE). The event took place on April 28, 1996, at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska. It was the first In Your House to originally carry
In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies
In_Your_House_7:_Good_Friends,_Better_Enemies
American health care company
On June 19, 2019, UnitedHealth acquired the online patient community platform PatientsLikeMe for an undisclosed amount and it will be incorporated into
UnitedHealth_Group
Intercity rail service operated by Amtrak in the northeastern United States
Wilner, Frank (2012). Amtrak: Past, Present, Future. Simmons-Boardman Books, Omaha. ISBN 978-0911382-59-4. Vranich, Joseph (2004). End of the line: the failure
Acela
United States Navy commander (1886–1941)
Attack. "As long as the Battle Fleet is out here, Los Angeles is as safe as Omaha. Take away the fleet and I wouldn't give a nickel for it," Wiley stated
Hugo_W._Koehler
1998 single by Shania Twain
case-like swing. While reviewing the May 18, 2018 concert in Omaha, Nebraska, Kevin Coffey of the Omaha World-Herald praised Twain's vocal performance, writing:
You're_Still_the_One
three people are killed when a small plane crashes into the Platte River in Omaha, Nebraska. April 19 Four people are killed when a Cessna 180 Skywagon aircraft
2025_in_the_United_States
American artist, filmmaker and ufologist
included leaked footage from U.S. Navy aircraft associated with the USS Omaha and video of what appeared to be triangular objects in the sky, filmed by
Jeremy_Corbell
The history of African-Americans in Omaha in the 19th Century begins with "York", a slave belonging to William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
History of African Americans in Omaha in the 19th century
History_of_African_Americans_in_Omaha_in_the_19th_century
OMAHA PLATFORM
OMAHA PLATFORM
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sri Maha Vishnu
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sriyan | à®·à¯à®°à¯€à®¯à®¾à®¨
Sree Maha Vishnu
Sriyan | à®·à¯à®°à¯€à®¯à®¾à®¨
Girl/Female
Muslim
Wild cow.
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
Maha Vishnu
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Telugu
Earth
Girl/Female
Hindu
A woman
Female
Native American
Native American Omaha name TADEWI means "wind."
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Cedar tree.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Maha Vishnu
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Result of Spiritual Unity
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Large eyes moon like
Boy/Male
Tamil
Harinatha | ஹரீநாதா
Maha Vishnu
Harinatha | ஹரீநாதா
Girl/Female
African, Arabic, Assamese, Indian, Irish, Japanese, Kannada, Lebanese, Muslim, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Sindhi, Telugu
Gazelle; Wild Cow; Resembling the Moon; Beautiful Eyes; Shining; Great; Cow; Large Eyes
Male
Native American
Native American Omaha name GAHEGE means "chief."
Female
Native American
Native American Omaha name NIDAWI means "fairy."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Telugu
Lady; Woman; Tender
Girl/Female
Indian
Large eyes, Moon like
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Thai
Very Big; Gazelle
Female
Irish
Variant form of Irish SÃthmaith, SÃOMHA means "peace-good."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
A Person in Great Joy; Rapture
OMAHA PLATFORM
OMAHA PLATFORM
Girl/Female
Tamil
Lovable
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Name of a Rishi
Girl/Female
Hindu
Life like, Rising Sun
Surname or Lastname
English (Staffordshire)
English (Staffordshire) : unexplained. Perhaps a much altered spelling of Scottish Urquhart.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Helper.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Dharanidhar | தரநீதர
Shesh, The cosmic serpent
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Treece.
Girl/Female
Celtic
Mythical daughter of Dearg.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Bound; Wealthy; Fortunate
Girl/Female
Tamil
Sarvamangala | ஸரà¯à®µà®®à®‚கல
Goddess Durga
OMAHA PLATFORM
OMAHA PLATFORM
OMAHA PLATFORM
OMAHA PLATFORM
OMAHA PLATFORM
n.
A large revolving platform, for turning railroad cars, locomotives, etc., in a different direction; -- called also turnplate.
n.
A declaration of the principles upon which a person, a sect, or a party proposes to stand; a declared policy or system; as, the Saybrook platform; a political platform.
n.
Specifically, a stage or elevated platform for the execution of a criminal; as, to die on the scaffold.
n.
One of a succession of niches or platforms, one above another, to hold ore which is thrown successively from platform to platform, and thus raised to a higher level.
n.
A place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part.
n.
The top, platform, or horizontal surface, of a rampart, on which the cannon are placed. See Illust. of Casemate.
n. pl.
A tribe of Indians who inhabited the south side of the Missouri River. They are now partly civilized and occupy a reservation in Nebraska.
v. t.
To place on a platform.
n.
A large monkey (Macacus silenus) native of Malabar. It is black, or nearly so, but has a long white or gray beard encircling the face. Called also maha, silenus, neelbhunder, lion-tailed baboon, and great wanderoo.
n.
A top; a platform at a masthead; -- so called because formerly round in shape.
n.
Originally, a covered porch with seats, at a house door; the Dutch stoep as introduced by the Dutch into New York. Afterward, an out-of-door flight of stairs of from seven to fourteen steps, with platform and parapets, leading to an entrance door some distance above the street; the French perron. Hence, any porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda, at a house door.
n.
A platform surrounding the head of the lower mast and projecting on all sudes. It serves to spead the topmast rigging, thus strengheningthe mast, and also furnishes a convenient standing place for the men aloft.
n.
Any small upright face, as of a seat, platform, veranda, or the like.
n.
Hence, a stage for public speaking; the pulpit or platform occupied by an orator or public speaker.
v.
A raised level space, shelf, or platform of earth, supported on one or more sides by a wall, a bank of tuft, or the like, whether designed for use or pleasure.
n.
A kind of baboon; the wanderoo.
n.
A structure or platform of timber, masonry, iron, earth, or other material, built on the shore of a harbor, river, canal, or the like, and usually extending from the shore to deep water, so that vessels may lie close alongside to receive and discharge cargo, passengers, etc.; a quay; a pier.
n.
The lever or beam of a balance; the lever of a platform scale, to which the poise for weighing is applied.
n.
The Beaks; the stage or platform in the forum where orations, pleadings, funeral harangues, etc., were delivered; -- so called because after the Latin war, it was adorned with the beaks of captured vessels; later, applied also to other platforms erected in Rome for the use of public orators.
n.
A weighing machine on which loaded carts may be weighed; platform scales.