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pillar; column; post

Noun

  1. 1

    pillar; column; post

    In a building, a tall, elongated structure that supports the upper parts such as a ceiling or roof.

    Korean definition: 건축물에서 천장이나 지붕처럼 윗부분에 올리는 구조물을 떠받치는 긴 구조물.

    • As the pillars collapsed, the building's ceiling caved in.

    • At the construction site of the new building, work on putting up the columns is in full swing.

  2. 2

    pillar; column; post

    A long, narrow object set up vertically to support or sustain something.

    Korean definition: 밑에서 위로 곧게 세워져 어떤 것을 받치거나 버티는 가늘고 긴 물건.

    • The rope tied to the post at the dock snapped and the boat drifted away.

    • When it got dark, we drove posts into the ground, pitched a tent, and got ready to camp.

  3. 3

    pillar; prop; key

    (figurative) In a family, group, or country, an important person or central thing that can be relied on.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 집안이나 단체, 나라에서 의지가 될 만한 중요한 사람이나 중심이 되는 것.

    • Children are the pillars of the nation.

    • As the only son for four generations, I grew up as the pillar of the family, carrying everyone's expectations.