Associations to the word «Pilaster»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

PILASTER, noun. A rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached.

Wise words

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