A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
Something resembling such a structure.
a pillar of smoke
An essential part of something that provides support.
He's a pillar of the community.
A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.