an elevated place or structure, as a mound or platform, at which religious rites are performed or on which sacrifices are offered to gods, ancestors, etc.

Ecclesiastical . communion table.

( initial capital letter ) Astronomy . the constellation Ara.

(in a dry dock) a ledge for supporting the feet of shorings. ?

lead to the altar

to marry

After a five-year courtship, he led her to the altar.

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chantry , font , reredos , retable , shrine , tabernacle , sanctuary , table