Associations to the word «Pilaster»

Wiktionary

PILASTER, noun. (architecture) A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.

Dictionary definition

PILASTER, noun. A rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley