pillar
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/ˈpɪlər/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɪlə(r)/
noun
R
A tall, strong post that holds up a building or bridge.
The ancient temple had large stone pillars holding up the roof.
R
A tall post built to remember a person or event.
The memorial pillar stands in the park to honor the heroes.
R
Something tall and narrow that looks like a pillar.
A tall pillar of smoke rose from the fire.
R
A strong supporter of a group or idea.
She is a pillar of the local community.
R
A person who shows a lot of a good quality.
In hard times, he was a pillar of strength for his family.
R
A main part of a system or belief.
Honesty and trust are the twin pillars of a good friendship.
translation
A tall, strong post that holds up a building or bridge.; A tall post built to remember a person or event.; Something tall and narrow that looks like a pillar.; A strong supporter of a group or idea.; A person who shows a lot of a good quality.; A main part of a system or belief.
Word Forms
Plural
pillars