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pillar

/ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/

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noun

Säule, Pfeiler

A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

Examples :

"The ancient temple's massive stone pillars held up the roof. "

Die massiven Steinsäulen des alten Tempels trugen das Dach.

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noun

Säule, Pfeiler

Something resembling such a structure.

Examples :

"a pillar of smoke"

Eine Rauchsäule.

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noun

Stütze, Eckpfeiler

An essential part of something that provides support.

Examples :

"My family's strong values are a pillar of our happiness. "

Die starken Werte meiner Familie sind eine Stütze unseres Glücks.

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noun

Tragsäule, Säule

A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.

Examples :

"During the cardinal's procession, a young acolyte carefully carried the pillar, a shining symbol of his dedication to the Church. "

Während der Prozession des Kardinals trug ein junger Ministrant sorgfältig die Säule, ein glänzendes Symbol seiner Hingabe an die Kirche.

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noun

Mittelpunkt, Zentrum

The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.

Examples :

"The horse circled the pillar in the riding arena. "

Das Pferd umrundete den Mittelpunkt in der Reithalle.

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verb

Abstützen, stützen

To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.

Examples :

"The new library's design pillars the building with extra support, making it much sturdier. "

Der Entwurf der neuen Bibliothek stützt das Gebäude mit zusätzlichem Halt und macht es viel stabiler.

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