Word Meaning

pillar definition and meaning

n. The general and popular term for a firm, upright, insulated support for a superstructure; a pier, column, or post; also, a column or shaft not supporting a superstructure, as one erected for a monument or an ornament.
n. Figuratively, that which resembles such a pillar in appearance, character, or office; a supporter or mainstay; as, the Pillars of Hercules; a pillar of the state.
n. A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
n. The center of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
a. Having a support in the form of a pillar, instead of legs; as, a pillar drill.

Crossword clues for pillar

- Column
- Column; stalwart
- Large post
- Short paragraph about off-colour column
- Slender supporting column
- Supporter of the church, made of flesh or stone
- Upright post
- Upright support
- Upstanding person, ... of society
- Vertical stone support