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pillars

UK
/ˈpɪləz/
US
/ˈpɪlɚz/

Translations

pillarnoun

pillars

pl

pillars
pl
UK
/ˈpɪlə/
US
/ˈpɪlər/
The pillar supported the roof of the old building.
Столб поддерживал крышу старого здания.
He is considered a pillar of the community.
Его считают опорой общества.
The ancient temple was surrounded by marble pillars.
Древний храм был окружён мраморными колоннами.
Additional translations
пилястр
стержень
столп
Synonyms
stanchion
post
support
prop
shaft
upright
pier
column
pillarverb

pillars

pillared
Past Simple
pillared
Past Participle
pillaring
Gerund
Synonyms
colonnade
columnate
uphold
sustain
reinforce
brace
shore up
buttress
prop up
prop
support

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.
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