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A tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building, or as an ornament or monument
“The tall pillar of stones on the summit is a well-known landmark and there are great views of the valleys and tarns below.”
A person or thing regarded as reliably providing essential support for something
“They see the static regional context as having become a pillar of support for the occupation in this unjust war.”
Someone or something to which one depends on or looks to for support
A long, sturdy piece of timber or metal
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event
A tall, narrow building, either free-standing or forming part of a building such as a church or castle
A column of rock standing in the sea, typically remaining after erosion
A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle, so as to secure a wheel
A spear-shape of ice
Good worker
A person who approves of and encourages a public figure, political party, policy, etc
To make physically stronger or harder, especially with additional material
“On top of each pillar, however, a large rectangular stone was placed, with each side resting on neighboring pillars.”
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