column — a tall vertical structure, typically cylindrical, used as a support for a roof or other parts of a building
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tall vertical structure, typically cylindrical, used as a support for a roof or other parts of a building
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːləm/
Korean meaning: 기둥, 원주
Korean pronunciation: **칼**럼
Example Sentences
- The cat knocked over a decorative column and blamed it on the dog.
- I always read the sports column first thing in the morning.
- Please fill in your name in the first column of the form.
column
NOUN//ˈkɑːləm//
a tall vertical structure, typically cylindrical, used as a support for a roof or other parts of a building
a tall vertical structure, typically cylindrical, used as a support for a roof or other parts of a building
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Origin
From Latin 'columna' meaning 'pillar' or 'support', which is related to 'columen' meaning 'summit' or 'top'. The word entered English through Old French during the Norman period.
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“The cat knocked over a decorative column and blamed it on the dog.”
“I always read the sports column first thing in the morning.”
“Please fill in your name in the first column of the form.”
“The building's columns were so tall that pigeons used them as luxury apartments.”
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