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pillar

CEFR: B2

A vertical, upright column of stone, concrete, or steel designed to support an arch, roof, or heavy superstructure.

Synonyms

column
pier
post

Common Collocations

pillar of society
support pillar
central pillar

Example Sentence

Reinforced concrete pillars were erected to carry the weight of the elevated urban highway.

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