tolppa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- column noun An upright supporting structure, often cylindrical, that holds up part of a building.
- pin noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
- post noun A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
- poster noun A large printed picture or announcement, usually put up on a wall to decorate or advertise.
- stake noun A pointed piece of wood or metal driven into the ground as a marker or support.
- stanchion noun A vertical pole, post, or support.
- stilt noun Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
- stump noun The part of a tree, plant, or limb left behind after the rest has been cut off.
- upright adj Standing straight up, vertical.
Senses
tolppa is used for these senses in English:
- column Something having similar vertical form or structure to the things mentioned above, such as a spinal column.
- goalpost (sports) One of the two vertical side poles of a goal.
- pin (informal, in plural) A leg.
- poster (ice hockey, slang) A shot that hits a goalpost instead of passing into the goal.
- stake A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.
- stake A stick or similar object (e.g., steel channel or angle stock) inserted upright in a lop, eye, or mortise, at the side or end of a cart, flat car, flatbed trailer, or the like, to prevent goods from falling off; often connected in a grid forming a stakebody.
- stanchion A vertical pole, post, or support.
- stilt A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
column — full definition
- noun An upright supporting structure, often cylindrical, that holds up part of a building.
- noun A vertical section of a table, spreadsheet, or page of text.
- noun A regular feature or opinion piece written by a particular writer in a newspaper or magazine.
- noun A long line of people, vehicles, or troops moving one behind another.
pin — full definition
- noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
- noun A small decorative badge attached to clothing with a fastener.
- verb To fasten something with a pin, or to hold something firmly in place.
- verb To attach a digital item, such as a message or app, so it stays visible or easily accessible.