Column - Английское значение и перевод слова Column на Русский язык

noun

A short decorative pillar forming part of a series supporting a rail or coping.

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Here, too were the louvres, the broad-based wooden benches, the curvilinear balusters supporting ra…

noun

A structure of stone or brick built against a wall to strengthen or support it.

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The cathedral's massive buttresses

verb

Provide (a building or structure) with buttresses.

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We buttressed the wall as it was showing signs of cracking and collapse

verb

To give support to or strengthen something

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He looked for things that would buttress the prosecution case and win a conviction.

noun

A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a pillar to support the entablature of a greek or greek-style building.

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We have much of the frieze of the treasury of the siphnians of c. 525, as well as one of the caryat…

noun

A series of linked metal rings used for fastening or securing something, or for pulling loads.

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He slid the bolts on the front door and put the safety chain across

verb

Fasten or secure with a chain.

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She chained her bicycle to the railings

noun

A length of metal rings that are connected together and used for fastening or supporting, and in machinery

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She looped the chain around her bike and locked it to the fence., mary wore a silver chain around h…

noun

A group of ships or vehicles travelling together, typically one accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection.

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A convoy of lorries

verb

(of a warship or armed troops) accompany (a group of ships or vehicles) for protection.

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American destroyers helped to convoy much-needed supplies to britain in 1917–18

noun

A group of ships or vehicles that travel together, esp. for protection

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A convoy of supply ships

noun

A solemn procession, especially for a funeral.

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A funeral cortège

noun

A slowly moving line of people or cars at a funeral

noun

A large predatory semiaquatic reptile with long jaws, long tail, short legs, and a horny textured skin.

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They could see the scaled skin of crocodiles and alligators along with an assortment of fish swimmi…

noun

A large, hard-skinned reptile (= type of animal) with a longer and narrower nose than that of an alligator which lives in and near rivers and lakes in hot, wet places

noun

A folder or box for holding loose papers together and in order for easy reference.

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A file of correspondence

verb

Place (a document) in a cabinet, box, or folder in a particular order.

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The contract, when signed, is filed

verb

(of a group of people) walk one behind the other, typically in an orderly and solemn manner.

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The mourners filed into the church

noun

A squared stone pillar with a carved head on top (typically of hermes), used in ancient greece as a boundary marker or a signpost.

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Because herms were boundary markers, they could be used on tombs to signal the terminus of life, or…

noun

A long, narrow mark or band.

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A row of closely spaced dots will look like a continuous line

verb

Stand or be positioned at intervals along.

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A processional route lined by people waving flags

verb

Cover the inside surface of (a container or garment) with a layer of different material.

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A basket lined with polythene

noun

A march of the armed forces past an officer of high rank or a king or queen

noun

A tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails.

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Also in the water were strange vessels, with no masts or sails, built of gunmetal-gray metals that …

noun

The fruit of beech, oak, chestnut, and other forest trees, especially as food for pigs.

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He explains that the native rats ate many kinds of berries, beech mast, and other wholesome foods o…

verb

(with reference to tea) brew or infuse.

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Let the tea mast for a couple of minutes

noun

A large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument.

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We passed stonehenge, the strange stone monoliths silhouetted against the horizon

noun

A large block of stone standing by itself that was put up by people in ancient times

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He said that the national health service had become a vast bureaucratic monolith., the study docume…

noun

A procession of motor vehicles, typically carrying and escorting a prominent person.

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A group of kids escorts his motorcade to the picturesque town square, where a crowd of about 100 ha…

noun

The central supporting pillar of a spiral or winding staircase.

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The stairways were built upon spiral vaults, winding round a central newel.

noun

A tapering stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section, set up as a monument or landmark.

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High above a hill in oakwood cemetery at troy, new york, stands a huge obelisk, a monument to the l…

noun

A tall stone column with four sloping sides and a pointed top, made in honour of an important person or event

noun

A public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event.

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A st george's day parade

verb

(of troops) assemble for a formal inspection or ceremonial occasion.

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The recruits were due to parade that day

verb

A ceremonial procession including people marching

noun

A platform on pillars projecting from the shore into the sea, typically incorporating entertainment arcades and places to eat.

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The pier was the fourth longest in the country at 562 feet, with a large saloon and concert hall at…

noun

A structure built out over the water on posts, along which boats can land

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A fishing pier

noun

A rectangular column, especially one projecting from a wall.

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He began by adding a light baroque facade with pilasters and massive fluted columns at the main, up…

noun

A heap of things laid or lying one on top of another.

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He placed the books in a neat pile

verb

Place (things) one on top of the other.

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She piled all the groceries on the counter

verb

Strengthen or support (a structure) with piles.

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An earlier bridge may have been piled

noun

Heavy stakes or posts installed to support the foundations of a superstructure.

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Wooden piling supporting a complex of waterfront buildings

verb

Place (things) one on top of the other.

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She piled all the groceries on the counter

verb

Strengthen or support (a structure) with piles.

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An earlier bridge may have been piled

noun

A long, slender, rounded piece of wood or metal, typically used with one end placed in the ground as a support for something.

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A tent pole

verb

Another term for perch3 (sense 1 of the noun).

noun

Either of the two locations ( north pole or south pole ) on the surface of the earth (or of a celestial object) which are the northern and southern ends of the axis of rotation.

noun

A long, sturdy piece of timber or metal set upright in the ground and used as a support or marker.

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Follow the blue posts until the track meets a road

verb

Display (a notice) in a public place.

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A curt notice had been posted on the door

adverb

With haste.

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Come now, come post

noun

A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony.

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A funeral procession

noun

A line of people, vehicles, or objects moving forward in an organized manner, esp. as part of a ceremony

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A funeral procession, there was tight security along the processional route.

noun

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

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Good opportunities for career progression

noun

The process of changing or developing towards an improved situation or state

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(a) progression toward(s)/to sth the progression towards fairer and more open markets is happening …

noun

A pole or beam used as a temporary support or to keep something in position.

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He looked around for a prop to pin the door open

verb

Support or keep in position.

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She propped her chin in the palm of her right hand

noun

A portable object other than furniture or costumes used on the set of a play or film.

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The exhibition features props and costumes from the show's incredible 49-year history

noun

A tall tower-like structure used for carrying electricity cables high above the ground.

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A spokeswoman said: ‘the owl is perched on one of our high voltage electricity pylons.’

noun

A tall, metal structure used as a support

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Power pylons

noun

A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.

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Upon the group's return a queue of vehicles had lined up to go across the river.

verb

Take one's place in a queue.

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In the war they had queued for food

noun

A line of people or things waiting for something

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There was a long queue for tickets at the theater., fans queued up to buy tickets.

noun

A position in the hierarchy of the armed forces.

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An army officer of high rank

verb

Give (someone or something) a rank or place within a grading system.

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Students ranked the samples in order of preference

adjective

(of vegetation) growing too thickly and coarsely.

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Clumps of rank grass

noun

A number of people or things in a more or less straight line.

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Her villa stood in a row of similar ones

verb

Propel (a boat) with oars.

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Out in the bay a small figure was rowing a rubber dinghy

noun

A spell of rowing.

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The two friends had gone for a light row and were turning the double scull boat opposite the boat s…

noun

A long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, the body of a spear or arrow, or similar.

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The shaft of a golf club

verb

(of light) shine in beams.

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Brilliant sunshine shafted through the skylight

noun

An upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier.

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There is barely a scrap of bare metal on the stanchions, pillars, posts, railings, and decking ribs.

noun

A fixed vertical bar or pole used as a support for something

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If this stanchion is removed, the stairs will collapse., his 18-yard shot hit the stanchion (= goal…

noun

A level of quality or attainment.

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Their restaurant offers a high standard of service

adjective

Used or accepted as normal or average.

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The standard rate of income tax

adjective

Usual or expected; not involving something special or extra

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A standard contract, i don’t work a standard, 35-hour week., the car came with an air conditioner a…

noun

Material consisting of threads of cotton, hemp, or other material twisted together to form a thin length.

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Unwieldy packs tied up with string

verb

Short for stringboard.

noun

A thin length of cord

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[ u ] a piece of string, guitar strings are made from steel or nylon., violins, cellos, and double …

noun

A number of people or things of a similar kind following one after the other.

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She had been secretary to a succession of board directors

noun

A series of things coming one after another

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[ c ] a succession of scandals, [ u ] in rapid succession he lost his job, his wife, and his health…

noun

A number of similar people or events that exist or happen one after another

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A succession of sth the company has been involved in a succession of accounting scandals., they emp…

verb

Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

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The dome was supported by a hundred white columns

noun

A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.

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The best support for a camera is a tripod

verb

The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

noun

A male figure used as a pillar to support an entablature or other structure.

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The entablature is supported by four beturbaned telamones; in the centre is the draped sarcophagus.

noun

A tall, narrow building, either free-standing or forming part of a building such as a church or castle.

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The south-west tower is a wonderful example of late gothic

verb

Rise to or reach a great height.

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He seemed to tower over everyone else

noun

A mark or a series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something.

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A trail of blood on the grass

verb

Draw or be drawn along behind someone or something.

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Alex trailed a hand through the clear water

verb

Teach (a person or animal) a particular skill or type of behaviour through practice and instruction over a period of time.

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The scheme trains people for promotion

noun

A series of connected railway carriages or wagons moved by a locomotive or by integral motors.

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A freight train

verb

Educate for a future role or function

adjective

(of a person) sitting or standing with the back straight.

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An upright posture

adverb

In or into an upright position.

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She was sitting upright in bed

noun

A post or rod fixed vertically, especially as a structural support.

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The stone uprights of the parapet

adjective

At right angles to a horizontal plane; in a direction, or having an alignment, such that the top is directly above the bottom.

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The vertical axis

noun

A vertical line or plane.

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The columns incline several degrees away from the vertical

adjective

Standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90 to a horizontal surface or line

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Water that had leaked from above formed a vertical line down one wall.