supporting pillar

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supporting
adjective
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/səˈpɔː.tɪŋ/us
/səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪŋ/
not the most important actor or part in a film ...
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pillar
noun[C]
uk
/ˈpɪl.ər/us
/ˈpɪl.ɚ/
a strong column made of stone, metal, or wood that supports part of ...
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With the demise of traditional forms of legitimation such as the divine right of kings, the importance of scientific knowledge as asupportingpillarof legitimation has steadily grown.
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The areas closest to thesupportingpillarhandled utilities and circulation; the apartments themselves were located toward the outer edge.
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Supporting pillars in reinforced concrete, bearing structure made of steel.
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Around it would be erected the first story's supporting pillars, then the beams supporting the eaves and so on.
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Views of the pitch from this stand were somewhat restricted by supporting pillars.
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Unfortunately it's inevitable with our attitude and approach that a few of those supporting pillars break away.
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Pink granite was used for a series of supporting pillars which line a colonnade at the front.
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The front entry to the temple has two supporting pillars and two pilasters; the latter are carved mounted on lions facing each other.
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A number of supporting pillars collapsed and the building was in danger of being condemned.
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These were removed in 1947-48, because authorities considered that the proximity of the supporting pillars to the road constituted a traffic hazard.
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The total length of the bridge is 780 metres with eight supporting pillars and the pylon.
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Both ends are former terraces, with several supporting pillars and have now been made all seated.
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In 1905 his alternative design was published, enclosing an equal area with supporting pillars and arches that had more conventional proportions.
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Nearby are the remains of the old village cross, complete with stocks whose wooden restraints are modern, though the supporting pillars are much older.
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Supporting pillars were fashioned from trees cut from each of the state parks and forests.
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The covered seating in the middle of this stand looks quite distinctive, with several supporting pillars and an arched roof.
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It would also have seen the removal of the main supporting pillars and a giant screen installed as part of the stands roof.
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Other than the attic space, the building is composed entirely of one large room with twelve supporting pillars.
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The roof, without any supporting pillars, is a splendid piece of carpentry.
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Prior to moving the building, the peripheral masonry, the bearing and supporting pillars were reinforced, and the remainder of the western tower was demolished.
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