pilaster
A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attachedA 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.
» There was a decorative pilaster to either side of the building's entrance.
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1 sentencesThere was a decorative pilaster to either side of the building's entrance.
Meaning
2 sensesA 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
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
Origin
From Middle French pilastre, from Italian pilastro. Equivalent to pillar + -aster.From Middle French pilastre, from Italian pilastro. Equivalent to pillar + -aster.
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