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Pilaster

An upright architectural member right-angled in plan, constructionally a pier (See Pier, 1 (b)), but architecturally corresponding to a column, having capital, shaft, and base to agree with those of the columns of the same order. In most cases the projection from the wall is one third of its width, or less.

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Column 76% connected

A kind of pillar; a cylindrical or polygonal support for a roof, ceiling, statue, etc., somewhat ornamented, and usually composed of base, shaft, and…

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Pillar 76% connected

The general and popular term for a firm, upright, insulated support for a superstructure; a pier, column, or post; also, a column or shaft not suppor…

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Arch noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it

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Architectural ornament noun · 78% connection

(architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance

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Architecture noun · 78% connection

the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings; "architecture and eloquence…

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Art form noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a form of artistic expression (such as writing or painting or architecture)

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Attic noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof

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Columniation noun · 78% connection

(architecture) the arrangement of columns (especially freestanding columns) in a structure

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Conge noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a concave molding

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Congee noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a concave molding

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Corbel noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)

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Corbel arch noun · 78% connection

(architecture) an arch constructed of masonry courses that are corbelled until they meet

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Corbel step noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall

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Corbie gable noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a gable having corbie-steps or corbel steps

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Corbie-step noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall

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Corbiestep noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall

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Corner noun · 78% connection

(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone

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Crow step noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall

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Cyma noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex)

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Cymatium noun · 78% connection

(architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex)

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Abacus noun · 78% connection

The uppermost member or division of the capital of a column, immediately under the architrave. See Column.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upright, architectural, member, right-angled, plan.
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Amblygon noun · 78% connection

An obtuse-angled figure, esp. and obtuse-angled triangle.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upright, architectural, member, right-angled, plan.
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Angled adjective · 78% connection

Having an angle or angles; -- used in compounds; as, right-angled, many-angled, etc.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upright, architectural, member, right-angled, plan.
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Anta noun · 78% connection

A species of pier produced by thickening a wall at its termination, treated architecturally as a pilaster, with capital and base.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upright, architectural, member, right-angled, plan.
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Archivolt noun · 78% connection

The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening.

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Base noun · 78% connection

The lower part of a wall, pier, or column, when treated as a separate feature, usually in projection, or especially ornamented.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upright, architectural, member, right-angled, plan.
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Bell noun · 78% connection

That part of the capital of a column included between the abacus and neck molding; also used for the naked core of nearly cylindrical…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upright, architectural, member, right-angled, plan.
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Borrowed capital noun · 78% connection

capital which the business borrows from institutions or people; includes various debentures.; "Capital contributed by the owner or ent…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upright, architectural, member, right-angled, plan.
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Bracket noun · 78% connection

An architectural member, plain or ornamental, projecting from a wall or pier, to support weight falling outside of the same; also, a d…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upright, architectural, member, right-angled, plan.
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Butment noun · 78% connection

A buttress of an arch; the supporter, or that part which joins it to the upright pier.

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Cable noun · 78% connection

A molding, shaft of a column, or any other member of convex, rounded section, made to resemble the spiral twist of a rope; -- called a…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upright, architectural, member, right-angled, plan.
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Cabling noun · 78% connection

The decoration of a fluted shaft of a column or of a pilaster with reeds, or rounded moldings, which seem to be laid in the hollows of…

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