column

noun

1. a line of units following one after another

   noun.group

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. 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

   Synonyms chromatography column

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a vertical array of numbers or other information

   noun.group

   Examples

   He added a column of numbers.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

   noun.shape

   Examples

   The test tube held a column of white powder.

   Synonyms pillar tower

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. an article giving opinions or perspectives

   noun.communication

   Synonyms editorial newspaper column

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)

   noun.artifact

   Synonyms pillar

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

   noun.artifact

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. a page or text that is vertically divided

   noun.communication

   Examples

   The newspaper devoted several columns to the subject.

   The bookkeeper used pages that were divided into columns.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body

   noun.body

   Source: WordNet 3.0

10. 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 <u>Order</u>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913