pillar
IPA: pˈɪɫɝ
noun
- (architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
- Something resembling such a structure.
- (figuratively) An essential part of something that provides support.
- (Roman Catholicism) A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
- The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
- (bodybuilding) The body from the hips over the core to the shoulders.
- (geology) A vertical, often spire-shaped, natural rock formation.
- A surname.
verb
- To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.
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Examples of "pillar" in Sentences
- Notice the pictures of the pillars.
- The pillar system segregated the EU.
- I presume the pillar is the original.
- The base of the pillar is approximately.
- The pillars are in the Corinthian style.
- Idolatry is the core pillar of Hinduism.
- The pillar represents the support mission of the wing.
- The ceiling of the hall is supported by lathe turned pillars.
- To the right we have the masculine pillar, the pillar of Force.
- The counterbalance is clearly visible within the structure of the North pillar.