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COLUMN Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word column. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word column. (close relations)
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pillar
nounn
noun

• a fundamental principle or practice

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

• a prominent supporter

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

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

post
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

• United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935)

• military installation at which a body of troops is stationed

• United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960)

• a job in an organization

• United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914)

• an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position

• any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered

• a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)

• A message on a social media website

• the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office

• the delivery and collection of letters and packages

verb

• affix in a public place or for public notice

• publicize with, or as if with, a poster

• assign to a post; put into a post

• assign to a station

• display, as of records in sports games

• enter on a public list

• transfer (entries) from one account book to another

• ride Western style and bob up and down in the saddle in rhythm with a horse's trotting gait

• mark with a stake

• place so as to be noticed

• cause to be directed or transmitted to another place

• mark or expose as infamous

• To post a message on a social media website

obelisk
nounn
noun

• a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top

• a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used

pier
nounn
noun

• a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

• (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)

• a support for two adjacent bridge spans

pilaster
nounn
noun

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

pylon
nounn
noun

• a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race

• a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines

shaft
nounn
noun

• a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

• a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)

• a column of light (as from a beacon)

• the main (mid) section of a long bone

• obscene terms for penis

• a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

• a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)

• (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column

• a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

• a revolving rod that transmits power or motion

• the hollow spine of a feather

verb

• equip with a shaft

• defeat someone through trickery or deceit

stanchion
nounn
noun

• any vertical post or rod used as a support

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

upright
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• upright in position or posture

noun

• a vertical structural member as a post or stake

• a piano with a vertical sounding board

adjective satellite

• in a vertical position; not sloping

• of moral excellence

editorial
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

• relating to or characteristic of an editor

noun

• an article giving opinions or perspectives

tower
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

verb

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

sile
nounn
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chromatography column
nounn
noun

• a vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands

newspaper column
nounn
noun

• an article giving opinions or perspectives

Best Hypernyms For COLUMN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for column, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
array article construction file form shape structure text tube tubing upright vertical
Phrases (4)
indian filesingle fileskeletal structuretextual matter

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