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Categories: Architectural elements, long volume value, Columns and entablature

pilaster canton Ionic pilaster pilasters pillaster

A rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached WordNet 3.0

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A rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

In classical architecture, a pilaster is an architectural element used to give the appearance of a supporting column and to articulate an extent of wall, with only an ornamental function. Wikipedia

Decorative architectural element giving the appearance of a supporting column Wikidata

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. Wiktionary

A column attached to the wall. Wiktionary (translation)

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