Pilaster: meaning, definitions and examples
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pilaster
[ หpษชlษstษr ]
architecture
A pilaster is a flat, rectangular column or rectangular strip of material that projects from a wall and is typically adorned with a base and capital. It serves both a decorative and structural function, often to give the appearance of a supporting column on a wall. Pilasters are common in classical architecture and are often seen in conjunction with other architectural features such as entablatures and cornices.
Synonyms
column, pillar, post, support.
Examples of usage
- The building featured several pilasters along its facade.
- Pilasters can be found in ancient Roman temples.
- The architect designed the hall with ornate pilasters for added grandeur.
Translations
Translations of the word "pilaster" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pilastra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคฒเคพเคธเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Pilaster
๐ฎ๐ฉ pilaster
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะปะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ pilaster
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉในใฟ
๐ซ๐ท pilastre
๐ช๐ธ pilastra
๐น๐ท pilaster
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ผ์คํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนู ูุฏ ู ุตุบุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pilastr
๐ธ๐ฐ pilaster
๐จ๐ณ ๆฑ่
๐ธ๐ฎ pilaster
๐ฎ๐ธ pรญlastur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะธะปะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pilaster
๐ฒ๐ฝ pilastra
Etymology
The word 'pilaster' originates from the Latin term 'palastra,' which refers to a pillar or post. The Latin term itself derives from the word 'palaestra,' which originally referred to a wrestling school or a space used for athletic training, thus indicating a support structure. It was adopted into Middle French as 'pilastre' before entering the English lexicon in the late 16th century. Historically, pilasters have been integral to architectural styles, particularly during the Renaissance and Baroque periods when classical elements were revived. Architects used pilasters to blend structure with decoration, making them prominent in many enduring structures around the world. The continued use of pilasters highlights their aesthetic appeal as well as their functional role in design.