a person or thing that acts as a primary source of strength, stability, or support

the spinal column or backbone of a vertebrate

a vertical post or pillar that serves as a support structure.

a solid three-dimensional geometric shape with two parallel circular bases and a curved surface

a monumental stone pillar or stela, often used as a memorial or to carry inscriptions

a person or group that plays a crucial stabilizing role or acts as a pillar of strength, especially during difficult times

a visible shaft or column of light emitted from a source

a person or thing that plays a central or vital role in an organization or family

to secretly replace original or essential elements with fakes or inferior items to deceive others or commit fraud

the pillars supporting heaven in Chinese mythology

cylinder (geometry)

(architecture) the uppermost part of a column or pillar

a column or pillar made of wood, often used for supporting structural roofs in traditional architecture

a sliding cylinder used in pumps, syringes, or valves to displace fluid or create pressure

Tianzhu, a county in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou

a person or thing that acts as the chief support or primary pillar of an organization or group

taking on a crucial responsibility single-handedly; acting as a pillar of strength who supports a whole situation or organization

Hung Hsiu-chu (1948-), Taiwanese KMT politician

style (female organ of flower)

Shizhu Tujia autonomous county in Chongqing municipality

column of flame

stream of water (as from a fountain or a faucet); jet of water

pillar of a vault

millimeter of mercury, a unit of pressure commonly used in medicine and physics

Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County in Chongqing

the cylindrical adductor muscle of bivalve shellfish such as scallops

To overestimate one's capabilities; literally, a dragonfly trying to shake a stone pillar.

vascular column

a solid geometric figure with six rectangular faces, also known as a rectangular prism

hexagon socket head cap screw

A source of spiritual support or moral strength; a psychological pillar

a high-ranking honorary title or rank in ancient China, originally referring to the pillars of the state, later used as a prestigious military or civil honor.

prism (mathematics)

main supporting pillar

a vertical structural support or rod made of steel or iron

triangular prism (mathematics)

mainstay industry

(cricket) wicket (the set of stumps and bails)

a three-dimensional geometric figure with congruent, parallel bases, covering both cylinders and prisms