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Meaning of 'pillar' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pillar [ a.]
- Having a support in the form of a pillar, instead of legs; as, a pillar drill.
2 . Pillar [ n.]
- The general and popular term for a firm, upright, insulated support for a superstructure; a pier, column, or post; also, a column or shaft not supporting a superstructure, as one erected for a monument or an ornament.
- Figuratively, that which resembles such a pillar in appearance, character, or office; a supporter or mainstay; as, the Pillars of Hercules; a pillar of the state.
- A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
- The center of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.

Meaning of 'pillar' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pillar [ n]
Meaning (1):
- anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
Example in sentence:
  • a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite;
  • a tower of dust rose above the horizon;
  • the test tube held a column of white powder
Meaning (2):
- a prominent supporter
Example in sentence:
  • he is a pillar of the community
Meaning (3):
- a fundamental principle or practice
Example in sentence:
  • science eroded the pillars of superstition

Nearby Words:

pilage pilaster pilastered pilau pilch pilchard pilcher pilcrow pildia pile

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