A pillar is something that provides support.
A pillar is an object that allows something to be supported or supported . It may, therefore, be a type of column that contributes to the maintenance of a structure. For example: “The pillar broke in the middle and the vehicles soon fell,” “To build the bridge, it is necessary to raise at least six pillars,” “We are going to install the machine on a concrete pillar.”
By extension to this meaning , the concept of pillar is also used to name the individual who provides moral support to another or who offers protection and shelter: “I couldn't have done this without you: you are my pillar” , “When I got sick , I was lucky to have a very important pillar like my wife to fight for recovery” , “Since my father passed away, I don't have any pillar to cling to to overcome the bad times” .
Pilar as a female name
Pilar , on the other hand, is a fairly popular woman 's name in Spain and Latin American countries. It is possible to mention the actress Pilar Bardem and the model and television presenter Pilar Rubio , among other celebrities.
Likewise, other famous women with this name are the following:
- Pilar López de Ayala , Spanish actress known for her leading roles in films such as “Juana la Loca” , by Vicente Aranda .
- Pilar Sordo , Chilean writer and psychologist specialized in topics such as sex, family and love.
- Pilar Miró , deceased Spanish film director who has left us such interesting feature films as “The Dog in the Manger.”
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar is located in Zaragoza (Spain).
a catholic virgin
As a name, Pilar must be said to be of Castilian origin and specifically comes from the Virgin of Pilar . Her name day is celebrated on October 12 and it is attributed to women who are characterized by being independent, charming, devoted in love and, above all, very familiar.
Precisely in Spain is the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar . Zaragoza is where this temple is located where the Virgen del Pilar is venerated and where a pillar is preserved, a jasper column, which is said to have been placed by the mother of Jesus to appear to the apostle Santiago .
The carving of that image is in the late-Gothic style and was made in 1435 by Juan de la Huerta . It measures approximately 38 centimeters and is the axis of the well-known Pilar Festivals that are celebrated every year in the month of October in the Aragonese city.
Pillar in other areas
In Argentina , Pilar is the name of a town that is just over fifty kilometers from the Federal Capital . Its natural environment and some historical buildings constitute its main tourist attractions.
It should not be overlooked that this word is also used to give shape to the term pillar of the soft palate. This is each of the folds that exist in the aforementioned palate of the mouth and that join it with what is the larynx.
Within the field of rugby , there is a position known as a pillar. Each team of fifteen players has two pillars, who are located to the sides of the hooker and who are part of the first line of the scrum.