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PILLAR Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word pillar. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word pillar. (close relations)
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column
nounn
noun

• a line of units following one after another

• 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

• a vertical array of numbers or other information

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

• an article giving opinions or perspectives

• 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

• a page or text that is vertically divided

• any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body

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

piling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for 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

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

mainstay
nounn
noun

• a prominent supporter

• a central cohesive source of support and stability

• the forestay that braces the mainmast

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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Best Hypernyms For PILLAR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pillar, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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