pillar

Meanings

• noun

  A large and usually thick post or pillar supporting an arch, bridge, gate, or other structure.

  - "The ancient ruins had many pillars holding up the roof."
  - "The statue was placed on a pedestal, or pillar, in the town square."

• noun

  A person or thing that provides essential support, as for a belief, a theory, or a plan.

  - "He was a pillar of strength for his family during their time of need."
  - "The research findings provided a strong pillar for the new theory."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɪlɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

column , sile

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Rhymes

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pore , ore , core , lore , more

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Variants

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from pillar to post , pillar , pillarless , pillars , pillared , pillaring , pillar box , pillar boxes , pillar-box , pillar-boxes , pillar of strength , pillars of strength

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Etymology

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Old English pylor, from pil, a post, pillar.

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Trivia

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1. The largest pillar in the world is the Great Sand Dune Pillar in the Sahara Desert, which stands over 328 feet tall.

2. In Hindu mythology, the god Vishnu is often depicted holding a pillar or chakra (discus) as a symbol of the universe's support and protection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Architectural column: A structural element that transmits load from a structure above to the ground or other support.

2. Pedestal: A base or platform on which a column or statue stands.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek and Roman culture, pillars were used extensively in architecture for their strength and symbolism. They were often decorated with intricate designs and carved with various symbols. In literature, the metaphorical use of pillars as symbols of strength and support is common.

How to Memorize "pillar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, sturdy post or column. Visualize its role in supporting a structure and the weight it bears.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pillar' with the concept of strength and support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Peter Picked Purple Pansies, Piling Pounds Precariously' to help remember the word 'pillar'.

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