Pillar (Noun)
Meaning 1
A vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument).
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 3
A fundamental principle or practice; "science eroded the pillars of superstition".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
A prominent supporter; "he is a pillar of the community".
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Nouns denoting people.