pilier

Definitions of pilier
  1. noun
    a central cohesive source of support and stability
    synonyms: planche de salut
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    aide, appui, confirmation, corroboration, secours, soutien, support
    something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
  2. noun
    a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
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    colonne
    (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
  3. noun
    a prominent supporter
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    adepte, admirateur
    a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
  4. noun
    a fundamental principle or practice
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    principe
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
  5. noun
    an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
    synonyms: poteau
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    borne
    a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines)
    lampadaire
    a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight)
    étai, étançon
    any vertical post or rod used as a support
    piquet
    (cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket
    type of:
    montant
    a vertical structural member as a post or stake
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