Support Column (Noun)
Meaning
A column that supports a heavy weight.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The architect designed a sturdy support column to hold the weight of the three-story building.
- During construction, engineers set up a support column to help bear the load of the crane.
- A tall support column was installed in the center of the room to hold the heavy chandelier.
- The main support column of the bridge had been severely damaged by the earthquake, requiring immediate repair.
- A single support column in the basement was all that stood between the house and catastrophic collapse.