word
pilaster
pih-LAS-ter
pɪˈlæstərListen
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Syllable breakdown
pilaster
Dictionary meaning
A rectangular column projecting slightly from a wall, typically decorative.
Examples
- Pilasters flanked the main entrance, adding classical symmetry to the facade.
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