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pilaster
[ pi-las-ter ]
noun
- a shallow rectangular feature projecting from a wall, having a capital and base and usually imitating the form of a column.
pilaster
/ pɪˈlæstə /
noun
- a shallow rectangular column attached to the face of a wall
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Derived Forms
- piˈlastered, adjective
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Other Words From
- under·pi·laster noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pilaster1
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Example Sentences
Archie had been sitting in his favourite attitude, with his stockinged feet against the pilaster of the fireplace.
Although all are shorter than the usual pilaster, the design is exactly similar to that usually employed for this purpose.
The Duke of Somerset took the most sensible course and went to sleep, leaning against a pilaster, immediately after dinner.
Various gargoyles project from the uppermost string, which on the east side is not broken by the central pilaster.
Adjoining it is a flat pilaster buttress, apparently original.
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