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pillars

/ˈpɪləz/ /ˈpɪlɚz/

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noun

Säulen

A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

Examples :

"The front porch of the old house was supported by four tall, white pillars. "

Die Veranda des alten Hauses wurde von vier hohen, weißen Säulen getragen.

architecture building structure

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noun

Säulen

Something resembling such a structure.

Examples :

"a pillar of smoke"

Eine Rauchsäule.

architecture structure building

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noun

Grundlage, Stütze

An essential part of something that provides support.

Examples :

"Strong family values are the pillars of a successful home. "

Starke Familienwerte sind die Grundlage eines erfolgreichen Zuhauses.

part architecture structure building

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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 :

"Two men carried the ornate, golden pillars before the cardinal as he processed into the cathedral. "

Zwei Männer trugen die verzierten, goldenen Säulen vor dem Kardinal, als er in die Kathedrale einzog.

religion architecture royal history

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noun

Mittelpunkt, Zentrum

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

Examples :

"The riding instructor asked the student to guide the horse in a circle around the pillars in the arena. "

Der Reitlehrer bat den Schüler, das Pferd in einem Kreis um den Mittelpunkt in der Arena zu führen.

architecture sport