Pillar
Word | PILLAR |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | pil lar |
Pronunciations | /ˈpɪlə/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Pillar"
What do we mean by pillar?
A slender, freestanding, vertical support; a column. noun
Such a structure or one similar to it used for decoration. noun
One who occupies a central or responsible position. noun
To support or decorate with pillars or a pillar. transitive verb
(from pillar to post) From one place to another; hither and thither. idiom
In ship-building, a column which supports a deck-beam in the interior of a vessel. noun
A column; a columnar mass of any form, often composed, or having the appearance of being composed, of several shafts engaged in a central core, as is frequent in medieval architecture: by architects often distinguished from column, inasmuch as it may be of any shape in section, and is not subordinated to the rules of classic architecture. See also cuts under latand column. noun
A support or supporter; one who or that which sustains or upholds. noun
The upright and supporting part of something, as of a table having but one support, or of a candlestick. noun
In anatomy and zoology, a pillar-like or columnar structure, part, or organ; a column or columella; a crus: as, the pillar (columella or modiolus) of a spiral shell; the pillars (crura or peduncles) of the brain. See cut under Discophora. noun
One of the posts which serve to connect the plates of a clock-movement, and also to keep them the necessary distance apart. noun
In the manège, the raised center of the ring or manège-ground around which a horse turns. There are also pillars at regular intervals around the ground. noun
A portable emblem in the form of an ornamented column, formerly carried before an ecclesiastical dignitary as typical of his function as a support to the church. noun
Something resembling a pillar in appearance. noun
A solid mass of coal left either temporarily or permanently to support the roof of a mine. noun
In harp-making, the upright post on the side furthest from the player. It is usually hollow, and contains the rods of the pedal-action. noun
A frame for supporting tobacco-pipes in a kiln. noun
The nipple of a firearm. noun
The general and popular term for a firm, upright, insulated support for a superstructure; a pier, column, or post; also, a column or shaft not supporting a superstructure, as one erected for a monument or an ornament. noun
A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
Something resembling such a structure.
An essential part of something that provides support.
A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
A soft, rectangular item used to rest your head on during sleep; sometimes confused with a pole that holds up a house or other building. Urban Dictionary
Pillar is one of the best bands in the world, they are a Christian hard rock group that pwn's over all other bands out there, Christian or secular. They consist of rob on vocals, noah on guitar, kalel on bass, and lester on the drums, they have great hits such as bring me down and their cover of the U2 song Sunday Bloody Sunday. Urban Dictionary
The term describing someone controlled or heavily influenced by a low class drug. particularly cannabis, pills or excess alcohol. never used with reference to harder drugs e.g crack/cocaine. often used positively but can also be derogatory,context must be understood. Urban Dictionary
(cater)pillared; the act of transforming into a noble and celestial space caterpillar, most likely due to the presence of Space Jesus or psychoactive chemicals. Urban Dictionary
A probe of one's digestive tract using a wax product of the same name. Urban Dictionary
A Magical place not too far from the busy hub of London City. The heart and Pride of the East located alongside the junction of Cristian Street. Pillars of Inheritance passed on from generation to generation lay on the outskirts of a beautiful greenery estate once owned by Tower Hamlets council but now passed on to the hopeful trustworthy hands of eastern Homes. "The Pillars" come in shape of Concrete "Bollards" which double as seating area for the local lads of all stature ranging from Police officers to uncles...Drug users to Drug dealers. A place of all diversity, skills and Attributes. Location: 2 minutes driving distance from Tower Bridge, Surrounded by the veins and Arteries of the pillars: The Highway, Cable Street Satellite Navigation Info: POST CODE: E1 8HT Urban Dictionary
The action to success with a boy or girl and fuck or Kiss each other Urban Dictionary
After the overprinting of Russian currency, it was disregarded and thrown out. To be hastily replaced by their new currency, skittles. But after the mass consumption of the delicious snack, they reverted to an older form of currency. Aborted baby seal fetuses. Also: See definition of Collin. Urban Dictionary
The new craze. The act of standing so straight with no movement while raising your neck. It's the safe lighthouse alternative to planking. Urban Dictionary
Lee Taeyong is the leader, main rapper, main dancer, visual and vocalist. he is also songwriter and composer, he's the pillar of nct Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Pillar
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