Definitions
(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
Word origin
From Middle English piler, from Old French pilier, from Medieval Latin or Vulgar Latin *pilāre (“a pillar”), from Latin pila (“a pillar, pier, mole”).
Used in a sentence
“a pillar of smoke”
“He's a pillar of the community.”
“Star Trek is one of the pillars of modern entertainment.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Supporting column”6 letters
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