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“Definition of pilaster”

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Definition: In construction, a pilaster is a Pilaster is a widened or reinforced area of a masonry wall created to support additional load. Not to be confused with the decorative wooden half-pillars used mainly in residential architecture.

Common Misspellings: pilester

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