Columns — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Columns
Columns (noun)
- a vertical arrangement of items printed or written on a page
- one of two or more vertical sections of a printed page separated by a rule or blank space
- an accumulation arranged vertically, stack
- a newspaper column of personal advertisements relating especially to missing relatives or friends
- a newspaper column that includes letters from readers seeking personal advice and the columnist's replies
- a group of secret sympathizers or supporters of an enemy that engage in espionage or sabotage within defense lines or national borders
- a concrete-filled cylindrical steel structural column
- the axial skeleton of a vertebrate that consists of an articulated series of vertebrae which extend from the neck to the tail and protect the spinal cord —called also backbone, vertebral column
- the column that encloses the connections to the steering gear of a vehicle (such as an automobile)
- spinal column
- a vertical expanse of water stretching between the surface and the floor of a body of water
- a vertical pipe with valves and spout for delivering water to a locomotive tender
Columns (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
-
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another
"a column of ants stretched between the fallen hot dog and the ant hill"
-
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure
"engraved columns supported the arch on either side"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Columns
The most common words with a similar meaning to Columns:
Word Forms of Columns
Inflections: water columns
Derived words: columned (adjective), fifth columnism (noun), fifth columnist (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Columns
Middle English columne, from Anglo-French columpne, from Latin columna, from columen top; akin to Latin collis hill hill
First known use: 15th century
Frequently Asked Questions about Columns
What does "Columns" mean?
"Columns" means a vertical arrangement of items printed or written on a page. As a noun, it is defined as: a vertical arrangement of items printed or written on a page. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Columns"?
Other words for "Columns" include cues, files, lines, queues, ranges, strings, trains and piers. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Columns" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Columns"?
There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Columns". Common alternatives include cues, files, lines, queues, ranges, strings, trains, piers, pilasters and pillars.
How do you use "Columns" in a sentence?
Examples of "Columns" in a sentence: "a column of ants stretched between the fallen hot dog and the ant hill"; "engraved columns supported the arch on either side".
Is "Columns" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Columns" is a noun.
How do you pronounce "Columns"?
"Columns" is pronounced /ˈkä-ləm/ as a noun and /ˈlä-lē-/ as a noun and divided into syllables as col·umn.
What is the origin of the word "Columns"?
"Columns" comes from Middle English columne, from Anglo-French columpne, from Latin columna, from columen top; akin to Latin collis hill hill. First known use: 15th century.
What is another word for "Columns" meaning "a series of persons or things arranged one behind another"?
When "Columns" (noun) means a series of persons or things arranged one behind another, synonyms include cues, files, lines, queues, ranges and strings.