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- Dictionarypillar/ˈpɪlə/
noun
- 1. a tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building, or as an ornament or monument. Similar
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PILLAR definition: 1. a strong column made of stone, metal, or wood that supports part of a building: 2. a very…. Learn more.
1. a. : a firm upright support for a superstructure : post entry 1. b. : a usually ornamental column or shaft. especially : one standing alone for a monument. 2. a. : a supporting, integral, or upstanding member or part. a pillar of society. b. : a fundamental precept. the five pillars of Islam. 3.
Pillar definition: an upright shaft or structure, of stone, brick, or other material, relatively slender in proportion to its height, and of any shape in section, used as a building support, or standing alone, as for a monument.
1. (Architecture) an upright structure of stone, brick, metal, etc, that supports a superstructure or is used for ornamentation. 2. something resembling this in shape or function: a pillar of stones; a pillar of smoke. 3. (Mountaineering) a tall, slender, usually sheer rock column, forming a separate top.
an upright shaft or structure, of stone, brick, or other material, relatively slender in proportion to its height, and of any shape in section, used as a building support, or standing alone, as for a monument. Gothic pillars. a pillar to commemorate Columbus. 2.
Definition of pillar noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Anything like a pillar in form or function, as a formation of ore left standing as a support in a mine. Webster's New World. One who occupies a central or responsible position. A pillar of the state.
noun. a prominent supporter. “he is a pillar of the community” synonyms: mainstay. see more. noun. a fundamental principle or practice. “science eroded the pillars of superstition” see more. noun. anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. “a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite” synonyms: column, tower. see more.
Jun 21, 2024 · pillar (third-person singular simple present pillars, present participle pillaring, simple past and past participle pillared) To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.
pil•lar (pil′ ər), n. Architecture an upright shaft or structure, of stone, brick, or other material, relatively slender in proportion to its height, and of any shape in section, used as a building support, or standing alone, as for a monument: Gothic pillars; a pillar to commemorate Columbus.
