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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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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: 1. a strong column made of stone, metal, or wood that supports part of a building: 2. a very…. Learn more.
Definition of pillar noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
PILLAR definition: 1. a tall structure made of stone, wood, etc that supports something above it: 2. someone or…. Learn more.
Oct 3, 2023 · 1. A tall vertical structure of stone, brick, wood, metal… Expand. 2. An upright mass or column of air, water, sand, fire, etc. 3. In mythological contexts and poetic: any of a number of… Expand. 4. figurative. Expand. 5. Any vertical support, prop, or post, in a piece of… Expand. 6. Any of various supporting structures of the body likened to… 7.
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.
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.
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.
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