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PILASTER
pilaster
(noun) a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pilaster (plural pilasters)
(decorative architecture) A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.
(structural architecture) A column or short wing wall attached to the foundation wall which provides lateral support, or to support a vertical load that does not fall on the foundation wall.
Anagrams
• pilastre, plaister, plaiters, replaits
Source: Wiktionary
Pi*las"ter, n. Etym: [F. pilastre, It. pilastro, LL. pilastrum, fr. L. pila a pillar. See Pillar.] (Arch.)
Definition: An upright architectural member right-angled in plan, constructionally a pier (See Pier, 1 (b)), but architecturally corresponding to a column, having capital, shaft, and base to agree with those of the columns of the same order. In most cases the projection from the wall is one third of its width, or less.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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