pilastered
Use Pilastered in a sentence
tərd adjective
having, or supported by, pilasters.
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pilaster (pɪˈlæstə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a shallow rectangular column attached to the face of a wall | |
| [C16: from French pilastre, from Latin pīla pillar] | |
| pi'lastered | |
| —adj | |
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Pilastered
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example sentences
Tall, brick, pilastered chimneys with corbeled caps project from the roof on each elevation.
The interior features grained woodwork and pilastered mantels.
The roofline is further enlivened with tall, pilastered chimneys.
The main feature in the hall is the pilastered segmental arch which is identical to the one leading to the stair alcove.
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