pillar
/ˈpɪlə//ˈpɪlɚ/
noun
- 1
A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
- 2
Something resembling such a structure.
“a pillar of smoke”
- 3
An essential part of something that provides support.
“He's a pillar of the community.”
- 4
A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
- 5
The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
verb
- 1
To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.
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