Definition of pillar - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
monumenttall, slender, freestanding structure
- The monument stood as a solitary pillar in the park.
2.
supportive personperson who is a main support in an organization
- She was considered a pillar of the community for her charitable work..
3.
architecturevertical support structure in architecture
- The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars..
4.
geologynatural vertical rock formation
- The canyon was famous for its towering pillars.
Verb
figurativesupport something as if with pillars
- The bridge was pillared to ensure stability.
Images of pillar
tall, slender, freestanding structure 
vertical support structure in architecture
Expressions with pillar
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person who is a strong, reliable, and important member of a community
She was recognized as a pillar of society for her philanthropic efforts.
person who provides strong support
During tough times, she was his pillar of strength.
thing that provides strong support
The community center is a pillar of support for local residents.
important person in a community, respected or active in activities
She is a pillar of the community in our town.
fundamental part of an organization
His innovative ideas made him a pillar of the institution.
fundamental principle or practice of a society
Education is a pillar of civilization, essential for progress.
essential institution or practice in democratic system
The judiciary is a pillar of democracy.
tall, bright flame seen as divine guidance
The Israelites followed the pillar of fire at night.
biblical reference to Lot's wife
He warned her not to look back, or she'd become a pillar of salt.
key supporter or leader in a church community
John is a pillar of the Church, always helping others.
important person who strongly supports the main system
He is a pillar of the establishment in this town.
tall column of smoke rising into the air
A pillar of smoke rose above the burning building.
essential element that ensures steadiness
The central bank is a pillar of stability in the financial system.
free-standing red mailbox for public use
He dropped the letter into the pillar box on the corner..
having a cylindrical and elongated form
The pillar-shaped columns supported the ancient temple.
one of the five basic acts in Islam
Prayer is a pillar of Islam.
vertical support between rear side window and rear window in cars
The C-pillar design affects the car's rear visibility.
vertical support placed at a crossing or intersection
The cross-pillar supports the arch above the hallway.
column of clay or earth protected by a boulder
We marveled at the earth pillar capped by a large rock.
machine used for drilling holes in materials
He used the pillar drill to make precise holes in metal.
move from place to place without purpose or rest
He was sent from pillar to post all day.
being sent repeatedly between different people or places
She was sent from post to pillar trying to get her documents approved.
Origin of pillar
Latin, pila (pillar)
Terms with pillar included in their meaning
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architecture
cylindrical block in a pillar
architecture
column or pillar in architecture
decorative
thick pillar-shaped candle in glass
astronomy
pillar-like mass of interstellar gas and dust
architecture
rectangular pillar supporting arches or roofs
climbing
rock or ice pillar used to belay a rope
architecture
small pillar used for inscriptions or landmarks
ancient sculpture
stone pillar with a head on top, used in ancient Greece
staircase pillar
central supporting pillar of a spiral or winding staircase
car design
small side window in a car's C-pillar
architecture
the base of a pillar
religion
second pillar of Islam involving daily prayers
Christianity
Christian ascetic living on a tall pillar
architecture
statue with a head on a square pillar
geography
pillar marking a triangulation point
physical appearance
resembling a pillar in shape or strength
Examples of pillar in a sentence
The ancient city was known for its grand pillar. He is a pillar of strength for his family. As a pillar of the organization, he is indispensable. The museum features a pillar from the Roman era. Each pillar in the hall was intricately carved. A narrow pillar rose beside the sea.
The hikers photographed a pillar of stone at sunrise. The ancient temple was pillared with marble columns. The structure was pillared to withstand earthquakes.
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- French:pilier, étayer, ...
- German:Pfeiler, stützen, ...
- Italian:pilastro, sostenere, ...
- Spanish:pilar, apuntalar, ...
- Portuguese:pilar, sustentar, ...
- Chinese:柱子, 支撑, ...
- Japanese:柱, 柱で支える, ...
- Arabic:عَمُود, دَعَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:עַמּוּד, לְתוֹמֵךְ בְּעַמּוּדִים, ...
- Russian:столп, поддерживать, ...
- Ukrainian:стовп, підтримувати, ...
- Hindi:स्तंभ, स्तंभित करना, ...
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