column (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒləm/
Definition
A tall, vertical structure, often made of stone or metal, that supports a building or stands alone as a decoration.
Examples
The ancient ruins had many broken columns.
A tall column of smoke rose from the fire.
The newspaper has a daily advice column.
How to Use column
- column of (prepositional phrase)
- A vertical line or group of something. — "A column of smoke rose into the sky."
- in column (prepositional phrase)
- Arranged in a vertical line. — "The soldiers marched in column."
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