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pillar

UK
/ˈpɪlə/
US
/ˈpɪlər/

Translations

pillarnoun
pillars
pl
UK
/ˈpɪlə/
US
/ˈpɪlər/
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
L’ancien temple était soutenu par d’immenses piliers de pierre.
panacheEn parlant d’une masse verticale de fumée, de nuage ou de flammes.
A pillar of smoke could be seen from miles away.
Un panache de fumée était visible à des kilomètres.
pilierAu sens figuré: principe fondamental, soutien essentiel ou personne qui apporte un appui important.
Honesty is considered a pillar of our community values.
L’honnêteté est considérée comme un pilier de nos valeurs communautaires.
colonneDans le sens architectural ou monumental.
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
L’ancien temple était soutenu par de massives colonnes de pierre.
Synonyms
post
pier
upright
shaft
stanchion
prop
support
column
pillarverb
pillared
Past Simple
pillared
Past Participle
pillaring
Gerund
Additional translations
munir de piliersVerbe rare; emploi surtout architectural.
Synonyms
colonnade
columnate
uphold
sustain
reinforce
brace
shore up
buttress
prop up
prop
support
pillaradjective
UK
/ˈpɪlə/
US
/ˈpɪlər/
Attributive use describing something related to or resembling a pillar
Additional translations
à piliersS’emploie surtout dans un contexte architectural.

Definitions

pillarnoun
A tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building or as an ornament or monument.
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
A fundamental principle or practice that is essential to a system or organization.
Honesty is considered a pillar of our community values.
A person who is a main support or source of strength for an organization or community.
She is a pillar of the local charity, dedicating countless hours to its success.
A tall, narrow mass of something, such as smoke, cloud, or flame, rising vertically.
A pillar of smoke could be seen from miles away.
pillarverb
To provide with or support by pillars.
The architect pillared the walkway to increase its stability.
pillaradjective
Relating to or resembling a pillar; upright and supporting.
The pillar design allowed the structure to bear heavy loads.
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