pilaster

As a noun pilaster

is (architecture) 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.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

In architecture terms the difference between buttress and pilaster

is that buttress is a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it while pilaster is 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.

As a verb buttress

is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.

As nouns the difference between zone and pilaster

is that zone is zone while pilaster is (architecture) 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.

Stanchion is a related term of pilaster.

As nouns the difference between stanchion and pilaster

is that stanchion is a vertical pole, post, or support while pilaster is (architecture) 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.

As a verb stanchion

is to erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions.

As nouns the difference between piling and pilaster

is that piling is a structural support comprised of a length of wood, steel, or other construction material while pilaster is 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.

As a verb piling

is present participle of lang=en.

Upright is a related term of pilaster.

As nouns the difference between upright and pilaster

is that upright is any vertical part of a structure, especially one of the goal posts in sports while pilaster is (architecture) 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.

As an adjective upright

is vertical; erect.

As an adverb upright

is in or into an upright position.

As nouns the difference between pile and pilaster

is that pile is a dart; an arrow while pilaster is 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.

As a verb pile

is to drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles.

As nouns the difference between stile and pilaster

is that stile is a set of steps surmounting a fence or wall, or a narrow gate or contrived passage through a fence or wall, which in either case allows people but not livestock to pass while pilaster is 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.

In architecture terms the difference between shaft and pilaster

is that shaft is any column or pillar, particularly the body of a column between its capital and pediment while pilaster is 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.

As nouns the difference between shaft and pilaster

is that shaft is the entire body of a long weapon, such as an arrow while pilaster is 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.

As a verb shaft

is to fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.

As nouns the difference between piaster and pilaster

is that piaster is while pilaster is (architecture) 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.