Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Columns.
How to pronounce columns:
US
Columns - as a noun
A line of units following one after another
A vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chromatography columnA vertical array of numbers or other information
Example: "He added a column of numbers"
Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
Example: "The test tube held a column of white powder"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pillar8tower8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
form9shape10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An article giving opinions or perspectives
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
editorial10newspaper columnHypernyms (Closely Related)
article9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pillar8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
construction16structure11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pillar8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
upright13vertical13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A page or text that is vertically divided
Example: "The newspaper devoted several columns to the subject"
Any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body
Example Sentences
"The ancient ruins were lined with rows of impressive columns."
"The magazine article was divided into two columns."
"The spreadsheet had multiple columns for different types of data."
"The architecture of the building featured towering columns."
"The monument was supported by sturdy stone columns."
Word Game Points
Is COLUMNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, columns is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COLUMNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is COLUMNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, columns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOLUMNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is COLUMNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, columns is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOLUMNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
