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

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The word "pillar" in example sentences

The Irish authorities has identified that only two main lenders—which it calls "pillar banks"—will emerge from Ireland's banking wreckage. ❋ Eamon Quinn (2011)

Moreover, he charged a great angel to guard me, and this pillar is my prison until Judgment-day. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Now Ab'salom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Ab'salom's place. ❋ Unknown (1999)

Ammood is translated pillar also, and corresponds to the English word pillar much better. ❋ Joseph Wild (N/A)

Half way up the shaft of the pillar is another square block, bearing vertical dials, and at the angle of the north face there is a shield with the Drummond arms, an earl's coronet, and the initials E. ❋ Unknown (1900)

'Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale; for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance; and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's Place. ❋ Alexander Maclaren (1868)

It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The side altar of the right choir pillar is the altar of the Fourteen Holy Helpers (the famous Shrine of the Fourteen Holy Helpers - Vierzehnheiligen - is on the opposite Banz on the other side of the Main valley, can actually be seen from Banz and will be the subject of a subsequent instalment of this series) flanked by statues of Saints Dorothee and Margaret. ❋ Unknown (2009)

While driving to work, I saw a nice sun pillar from the sunrise. ❋ Drewan (2008)

The Self-Destructo is a traditional paraffin pillar candle ❋ Unknown (2007)

Note that for the anti-nuclear-whatever crazies, that third NPT pillar is bad. ❋ Unknown (2006)

And for the neo-crazies, that second NPT pillar is really bad. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The Self-Destructo is a traditional paraffin pillar candle with an embedded LED light. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Agricultural research, technology dissemination and adoption is the long-term pillar to achieve accelerated gains in productivity and requires: ❋ Unknown (2007)

The third pillar is about building relationships at all levels. ❋ Unknown (2002)

But if I read correctly, I think the European Monetary System, the main pillar, I would say, of the European Community, was very close to a collapse. ❋ Unknown (1992)

Now with our increased industrial demand for it we are even having to import coal-coal, which used to be a main pillar of our export trade-to ensure that we do not have another disastrous stoppage of industry such as we had in 1947. ❋ Unknown (1955)

And he called the pillar by his own name, and it is called the hand of Absalom, to this day. ❋ Anonymous (N/A)

jim-bo : "well [ellie-mae] go grab that [PILLAR] fer paw [tah] lay on" ❋ Magic_love (2010)

Dude! [i saw] pillar [last night], they [pwn'd]. ❋ Jareth (2005)

['is] he cool?' 'yer [my man's] a pillar, hes sound as.' 'all you do is smoke. [your'e] a proper pillar.' ❋ Gert Mandem (2007)

Yo, that secret Space Jeezey set had me 'pillared af, fam. Omg im totally trying to [pillar] tonight, we gotta find [the K]... Dude look at that guy he's [pillaring] . ❋ (2018)

[Did you] just see [Mary] get Pillared? That was [off the hook]! ❋ SupaLeetUrbanKewlGye (2004)

[Uncles]: Khoyba Nomazor Time oyzar Enams dad: Im at the Fillars! Lads: Hide the [CIGGS] The Pillars: [Birthplace] of world changing ideas. ❋ Pillars Administrator (2009)

Carlos: Tio esta [noche] voy a pillar!! Pablo: No [creo], son todas [unas] calientapollas y ya está ❋ Eunilk (2014)

Wow! That computer is [worth] [20],[000] Pillars! ❋ Aaron Imrie (2007)

Wow Mike, you ain't moved for ever now. All part of [pillaring]. We also asked a pillar in [the vatican] what he thought about the craze. He had no comments. [Jealous much]. ❋ PillarPumperknickle (2011)

the pillar of nct is of course [Lee Taeyong], he hold [the group] together and plays a strong [role] ❋ 00yong__ (2021)

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