columnunit

noun
UK /ˈkɒləmˌjuːnɪt/
US /ˈkɑːləmˌjuːnɪt/

A columnunit is one tall block that helps hold up a building.

The old temple was supported by a single stone columnunit at its center.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A single vertical section in a table or chart.

Each columnunit in the spreadsheet holds one type of data.

3. One repeated vertical part of a printed page or form.

Fill in the first columnunit with your name.

4. A single structural element in a line of similar supports.

The bridge's left columnunit was reinforced last year.