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COLUMNS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Columns.

How to pronounce columns:

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Columns - as a 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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chromatography column

A vertical array of numbers or other information

Example: "He added a column of numbers"

Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

Example: "The test tube held a column of white powder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pillartower
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formshape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An article giving opinions or perspectives

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
editorialnewspaper column
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
article
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pillar
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constructionstructure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pillar
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
uprightvertical
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A page or text that is vertically divided

Example: "The newspaper devoted several columns to the subject"

Any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body

Example Sentences

"The ancient ruins were lined with rows of impressive columns."
"The magazine article was divided into two columns."
"The spreadsheet had multiple columns for different types of data."
"The architecture of the building featured towering columns."
"The monument was supported by sturdy stone columns."
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Word Game Points

Is COLUMNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, columns is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COLUMNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is COLUMNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, columns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COLUMNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is COLUMNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, columns is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COLUMNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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