pilaster

n. 壁柱 [医] 壁柱

发音

UK /pɪˈlastə/
其它
US /pɪˈlæstɚ/

词形变化

pilasters 复数 pilasters

别名

pilastre

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.

  2. 2.

    A 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.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 2

column pillar

词源

From Middle French pilastre, from Italian pilastro. Equivalent to pillar + -aster.

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