Piling
Piling noun - A column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure.
Pillar
Pillar noun - An upright shaft that supports an overhead structure.
Usage example: the ancient Greek temple boasted graceful marble pillars with richly ornamented tops
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Synonyms for Pillar
Piling is a synonym for pillar in support topic. You can use "Piling" instead a noun "Pillar", if it concerns topics such as column, column of building.
Nearby Word: pillared
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