🗿pillar

Meaning

a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system

Example Sentences

The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.

Example Expressions

pillar of strength

Synonyms

column, post, support, shaft

Antonyms

weakness, flaw

Collocations

stone pillar, main pillar, pillar of society, pillar support

More Example Sentences

He put his forehead against the pillar.

Independent journalism is a pillar of a healthy democracy.