pilaster

Betekenis (Engels)

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.

Concepten

pilaster

wandpilaster

Synoniemen

columns

pilar

respond

half column

lesene

demi-column

half-engaged column

semi-column

wall pier

alette

mural column

pilaster strip

Vertalingen

pilastra

pilastre

Pilaster

pilastro

pilastra

Wandpfeiler

Pilastra

dört köşeli sütun

gömme ayak

العمود

plastro

Lisene

τετράπλευρος στήλη

πίλαστρο

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/pɪˈlastə/

Etymologie (Engels)

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

Zinnen

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