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pilaster

noun
/pɪˈlastə/UK/pɪˈlæstɚ/US

Etymology

From Middle French pilastre, from Italian pilastro. Equivalent to pillar + -aster.

  1. derived from pila
  2. derived from *pilāre✻
  3. derived from pilier
  4. inherited from piler
  5. suffixed as pilaster — “pillar + aster”

Definitions

  1. A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached

    A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.

  2. A column or short wing wall attached to the foundation wall which provides lateral…

    A column or short wing wall attached to the foundation wall which provides lateral support, or to support a vertical load that does not fall on the foundation wall.

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Derived

interpilaster, pilastered, pilasterlike

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA