pilaster

Significat (Anglès)

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. 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.

Conceptes

pilastra

Sinònims

columns

pilar

respond

half column

lesene

demi-column

half-engaged column

semi-column

wall pier

alette

mural column

pilaster strip

Traduccions

pilastra

Pilaster

pilastre

pilastro

pilaster

Wandpfeiler

wandpilaster

dört köşeli sütun

gömme ayak

العمود

plastro

Lisene

τετράπλευρος στήλη

πίλαστρο

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/pɪˈlastə/

Etimologia (Anglès)

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

Frases

It features extensive Romanesque designs , including pilaster buttresses and arcading .