Pilaster: meaning, definitions and examples

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pilaster

 

[ หˆpษชlษ™stษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pilastra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคฒเคพเคธเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pilaster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pilaster

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pilaster

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒฉใ‚นใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pilastre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pilastra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pilaster

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„๋ผ์Šคํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ูˆุฏ ู…ุตุบุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pilastr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pilaster

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸฑ่„š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pilaster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรญlastur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pilaster

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,796 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.