pilaster

1. A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.

   a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached

2. 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.

   Pilaster

   пиля́страpiljástra, пиля́стрpiljástr

   піля́стрpiljástr, піля́страpiljástra

1. There was a decorative pilaster to either side of the building's entrance.

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