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/pɪˈlastə/ · noun
(decorative architecture) A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration..
Use pilaster when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pilaster means (decorative architecture) A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use pilaster where its definition matches the intended context.
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