columna

Definitions of columna
  1. noun
    (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
    synonyms: pilar
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    atlas
    a figure of a man used as a supporting column
    cariátide
    a supporting column carved in the shape of a person
    pilastra
    a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached
    amontonamiento, apilado, hacinamiento
    a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
    type of:
    candela, perpendicular
    a vertical structural member as a post or stake
  2. noun
    a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
    synonyms: pilar
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    obelisco
    a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
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    construcción, estructura
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
  3. noun
    anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
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    forma
    the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
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