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pil·lar
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column
A column is a tall, often decorated cylinder of stone which is built to honour someone or forms part of a building. -
earth pillar
a pillar of earthy matter left by erosion of the surrounding ground. -
moon pillar
a halo phenomenon in which a vertical streak of light appears above and below the moon, believed to be caused by the reflection of moonlight by ice crystals with vertical axes. -
pier
a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty. -
pillar box
a pillarlike box in which letters are deposited for collection by mail carriers; mailbox. -
pillory
a wooden framework erected on a post, with holes for securing the head and hands, formerly used to expose an offender to public derision.