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pillar-like

Translations

pillar-likeadjective
more pillar-like
Comp.
most pillar-like
Super.
Used attributively and predicatively to describe something that resembles a pillar.
en forme de pilier
The pillar-like columns supported the ancient temple roof.
Les colonnes en forme de pilier soutenaient le toit de l’ancien temple.
Additional translations
piloriformeSurtout en langage technique ou scientifique.
pillar-likeadverb
Occasionally used after a verb to indicate a rigidly upright or motionless manner.
droitAu sens de « bien droit, sans bouger ».
He stood pillar-like while the photographer adjusted the lights.
Il se tenait droit pendant que le photographe ajustait les lumières.

Definitions

pillar-likeadjective
Having the shape, appearance, or qualities of a pillar; tall, upright, or cylindrical.
The pillar-like columns supported the ancient temple roof.
pillar-likeadverb
In a manner resembling a pillar; rigidly upright or motionless.
He stood pillar-like while the photographer adjusted the lights.
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