a fundamental principle or practice; science eroded the pillars of superstition'

anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower; the test tube held a column of white powder; a tower of dust rose above the horizon; a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite

[ Syn: column , tower ]

a prominent supporter; he is a pillar of the community

[ Syn: mainstay ]

a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)

[ Syn: column ]

(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

[ Syn: column ]