pilier — meaning in English
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English meaning
- column noun An upright supporting structure, often cylindrical, that holds up part of a building.
- mainstay noun A chief support.
- pier noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
- pillar noun A tall vertical post, usually supporting part of a building.
- stalwart adj Strongly and solidly built; sturdy.
Senses
pilier is used for these senses in English:
- column (architecture) A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration.
- mainstay A chief support.
- pier (architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
- stalwart One who firmly supports a cause.
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.
mainstay — full definition
- noun A chief support.
- noun Someone or something that can be depended on to make a regular contribution.
- noun A stabilising rope from high on the mainmast to the base of the foremast.