pilaster
Definitions of pilaster
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a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attachedsynonyms: halfzuil, liseen, muurpijler, wandpijler
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the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrailtype of:paalan upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
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