pillar
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/ˈpɪlər/
/ˈpɪlə/
GeneralArchitecture
- 1 sütun countable
Definition (English)
A tall, vertical structure, usually round and made of stone, used to support a building or as decoration.
Example Sentences
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The temple had many tall pillars.Tapınakta birçok uzun sütun vardı.
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A row of stone pillars supports the roof of the old station.Eski istasyonun çatısını bir sıra taş sütun taşıyor.
Figurative
- 1 direk, temel taşı countable
Definition (English)
A very important member of a group, or a basic part that something depends on.
Example Sentences
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He was a pillar of the community.Topluluğun temel direklerinden biriydi.
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Education is one of the pillars of a strong society.Eğitim, güçlü bir toplumun temel taşlarından biridir.
Synonyms
Collocations
stone pillarmarble pillarpillar of the communitypillar of strength