supportcolumns
nounUK /səˈpɔːt ˈkɒləmz/
US /səˈpɔːrt ˈkɑːləmz/
Support columns are strong posts that hold up a building or roof.
The support columns in the old hall keep the heavy roof from falling.
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2. Vertical members in a data table or chart that hold supporting information.
The report's support columns list the sources for each figure.
3. In engineering, structural elements that carry weight and prevent collapse.
Engineers checked the support columns before approving the bridge design.
4. Figurative pillars of strength or assistance in an organization or community.
The volunteers are the support columns of the local charity.