Pillarnoun
(architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
Pillarnoun
Something resembling such a structure.
Pillarnoun
(figuratively) An essential part of something that provides support.
Pillarnoun
(Roman Catholic) A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
Pillarnoun
The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
Pillarverb
To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.
Pillarnoun
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.
Pillarnoun
Figuratively, that which resembles such a pillar in appearance, character, or office; a supporter or mainstay; as, the Pillars of Hercules; a pillar of the state.
Pillarnoun
A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
Pillarnoun
The center of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
Pillaradjective
Having a support in the form of a pillar, instead of legs; as, a pillar drill.
Pillarnoun
a fundamental principle or practice;
Pillarnoun
anything tall and thin approximating the shape of a column or tower;
Pillarnoun
a prominent supporter;
Pillarnoun
a vertical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (as a monument or a column of air)
Pillarnoun
(architeture) a tall cylindrical vertical upright and used to support a structure
Pillernoun
(obsolete) A plunderer or thief.
Pillernoun
One who pills or plunders.