how to pronounce pilaster

/pɪˈlastə/

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pilaster is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of pilaster

noun:

A column or short wing wall attached to the foundation wall which provides lateral support, or to support a vertical load that does not fall on the foundation wall.
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.

pilaster frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word pilaster occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.