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pillar — [[t]pɪ̱lə(r)[/t]] pillars 1) N COUNT A pillar is a tall solid structure, which is usually used to support part of a building. ...the pillars supporting the roof. Syn: column 2) N COUNT: usu N of n If something is the pillar of a system or… … English dictionary
pillar — pil|lar [ pılər ] noun count 1. ) a thick strong upright post that supports part of a building: an altar standing on marble pillars a ) pillar of something that is tall and thin: a pillar of rock/smoke 2. ) pillar of FORMAL someone who is… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
pillar — pil|lar [ˈpılə US ər] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: piler, from Latin pila] 1.) a) a tall upright round post used as a support for a roof or bridge ▪ Eight massive stone pillars supported the roof. b) a tall upright round post,… … Dictionary of contemporary English
pillar — pillared, adj. pillarlike, adj. /pil euhr/, n. 1. an upright shaft or structure, of stone, brick, or other material, relatively slender in proportion to its height, and of any shape in section, used as a building support, or standing alone, as… … Universalium
community — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ large, small ▪ close, close knit, tight knit ▪ a close knit fishing community ▪ diverse … Collocations dictionary
pillar — noun (C) 1 a) a tall upright round post used as a support for a roof: Huge pillars support the cathedral roof. b) a tall upright round post, usually made of stone, put up to remind people of an important person or event 2 pillar of the… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
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pillar — noun 1) stone pillars Syn: column, post, support, upright, baluster, pier, pile, pilaster, stanchion, prop, newel; obelisk, monolith 2) a pillar of the community Syn … Thesaurus of popular words
pillar — noun 1) stone pillars Syn: column, post, support, upright, pier, pile, prop, stanchion, obelisk 2) a pillar of the community Syn: stalwart, mainstay … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
