pilar — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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.

Senses

pilar is used for these senses in English:

• pier A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.

pier — full definition

1. noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
2. noun A supporting column, such as one holding up a bridge or arch.

pillar — full definition

1. noun A tall vertical post, usually supporting part of a building.
2. noun A person or thing regarded as a central, essential support of something.

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