Associations to the word «Pilaster»
Noun
- Cornice
- Frieze
- Facade
- Portico
- Parapet
- Buttress
- Molding
- Gable
- Stucco
- Niche
- Cupola
- Arch
- Nave
- Styling
- Keystone
- Sash
- Column
- Pedestal
- Exterior
- Entrance
- Urn
- Plaster
- Recess
- Archway
- Storey
- Porch
- Pinnacle
- Pillar
- Detailing
- Lancet
- Doorway
- Capital
- Motif
- Bracket
- Window
- Deco
- Aisle
- Sill
- Balcony
- Arcade
- Corner
- Revival
- Marble
- Baroque
- Masonry
- Attic
- Above
- Limestone
- Decoration
- Pavilion
- Transept
- Pier
- Roof
- Bay
- Ceiling
- Panel
- Chancel
Adjective
Adverb
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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.