Synonyms of COLUMN

noun

1. 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

   Also: chromatography column.

2. anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

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3. an article giving opinions or perspectives

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   Also: newspaper column.

4. a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)

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5. (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

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