German Meaning of pillar

Säule

Other German words related to Säule

Definitions and Meaning of pillar in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

pillar (a.)

Having a support in the form of a pillar, instead of legs; as, a pillar drill.

FAQs About the word pillar

Säule

a fundamental principle or practice, anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower, a prominent supporter, a vertical cylindrical structure standing

Säule,-,Podest,Pier,Beitrag,Stütze,Strebepfeiler,Karyatiden,Strebebogen,Nadel

No antonyms found.

pillaging => Plünderung, pillager => Plünderer, pillaged => geplündert, pillage => Plünderung, pill roller => Pillenroller,