pillar

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈpɪlɚ/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈpɪlə/

Noun

pillar (plural pillars)

1. (architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
2. Something resembling such a structure.

   a pillar of smoke

3. (figuratively) An essential part of something that provides support.

   He's a pillar of the community.

4. (Roman Catholic) A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
5. The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.

Synonyms

• column, sile

Translations

• French: pilier, pile
• German: Pfeiler, Säule
• Italian: pilastro
• Portuguese: pilar
• Russian: столб
• Spanish: pilar

Translations

• Russian: опло́т

Verb

pillar (pillars, present participle pillaring; past and past participle pillared)

1. To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.

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Pillar

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Proper noun

1. Surname

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