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pillar

/ˈpɪlə/

/ˈpɪlər/

pillarnoun

pillars

/ˈpɪlə/

/ˈpɪlər/

Translations

столб

The pillar supported the roof of the old building.

Столб поддерживал крышу старого здания.

опора

He is considered a pillar of the community.

Его считают опорой общества.

колонна

The ancient temple was surrounded by marble pillars.

Древний храм был окружён мраморными колоннами.

Additional translations

пилястр

стержень

столп

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

pillarverb

pillared

Past Simple

pillared

Past Participle

pillaring

Gerund

Definitions

To provide with or support by pillars.

The architect pillared the walkway to increase its stability.

Synonyms

shore up

prop up

pillaradjective

/ˈpɪlə/

/ˈpɪlər/

Attributive use describing something related to or resembling a pillar

Definitions

Relating to or resembling a pillar; upright and supporting.

The pillar design allowed the structure to bear heavy loads.