noun🔗SharePilaster, WandpfeilerA rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration."The architect added a pilaster to each side of the doorway, giving the entrance a grander, more classical look, even though the pilasters didn't actually support the roof. "Der Architekt fügte auf jeder Seite des Eingangs einen Pilaster hinzu, wodurch der Eingang einen großartigeren, klassischeren Look erhielt, obwohl die Pilaster das Dach nicht wirklich stützten.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilaster, WandpfeilerA 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."The builder added a pilaster to the basement wall to provide extra support for the floor above. "Der Bauunternehmer fügte der Kellerwand einen Pilaster hinzu, um den darüber liegenden Boden zusätzlich zu stützen.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading