pilastra — meaning in English
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English meaning
- column noun An upright supporting structure, often cylindrical, that holds up part of a building.
Senses
pilastra 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.
- pilaster (structural, _, architecture) A column or short wing wall attached to the foundation wall which provides lateral support, or to support a vertical load that does not fall on the foundation wall.
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.