French Meaning of pillar
pilier
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Definitions and Meaning of pillar in English
pillar (n)
a fundamental principle or practice
anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
a prominent supporter
a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
pillar (n.)
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.
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.
A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
The center of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
pillar (a.)
Having a support in the form of a pillar, instead of legs; as, a pillar drill.
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pilier
a fundamental principle or practice, anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower, a prominent supporter, a vertical cylindrical structure standing
colonne,pilastre,piédestal,Quai,publication,Montant,contrefort,Caryatide,arc-boutant,aiguille
No antonyms found.
pillaging => pillage, pillager => pillard, pillaged => pillé, pillage => pillage, pill roller => Rouleau à pilules,
