What is another word for pilasters?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪlastəz] (IPA) 
Pilasters, which are decorative elements often found in architecture, can be described using several synonyms. These include "pilier", "column", "post", "support", "buttress", "prop", and "pillar". Each of these synonyms carries a slightly different connotation, but all refer to a vertical structure that helps to support a building or decoration. Besides their functional purpose, pilasters can also add ornamental value to a building, lending it a sense of grandeur and dignity. Whatever term is used to describe them, pilasters are an important aspect of many architectural styles and continue to be used in contemporary design.
