English to English

column
('k/A/l/@/m )

noun (n)

  • a line of units following one after another(noun.group)
    source: wordnet30
  • a vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a vertical array of numbers or other information(noun.group)
    Example:
    He added a column of numbers.
    source: wordnet30
  • anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower(noun.shape)
    Example:
    The test tube held a column of white powder.
    Synonym:
    pillar, tower
    source: wordnet30
  • an article giving opinions or perspectives(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    pillar
    source: wordnet30
  • (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a page or text that is vertically divided(noun.communication)
    Example:
    The newspaper devoted several columns to the subject.
    The bookkeeper used pages that were divided into columns.
    source: wordnet30
  • any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body(noun.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • A kind of pillar; a cylindrical or polygonal support for a roof, ceiling, statue, etc., somewhat ornamented, and usually composed of base, shaft, and capital. See Order.(noun)
    source: webster1913

Advertisement

Bookmark This Site