pilaster
English
Swedish building with two decorative pilasters.
Alternative forms
- pilastre (obsolete)
Etymology
From Middle French pilastre, from Italian pilastro. Equivalent to pillar + -aster.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /pɪˈlastə/
Noun
pilaster (plural pilasters)
- (decorative 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.
- (structural architecture) A column or short wing wall attached to the foundation wall which provides lateral support, or to support a vertical load that does not fall on the foundation wall.
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