pilaster

Signification (Anglais)

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.

Concepts

pilastre

Synonymes

columns

pilar

respond

half column

lesene

demi-column

half-engaged column

semi-column

wall pier

alette

mural column

pilaster strip

Traductions

pilastra

Pilaster

pilastro

pilaster

pilastra

Wandpfeiler

wandpilaster

dört köşeli sütun

gömme ayak

العمود

plastro

Lisene

τετράπλευρος στήλη

πίλαστρο

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/pɪˈlastə/

Étymologie (Anglais)

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

Phrases

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