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1 a series of persons or things arranged one behind another
  • a column of ants stretched between the fallen hot dog and the ant hill

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2 an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure
  • engraved columns supported the arch on either side

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The first known use of column was in the 15th century

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“Column.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/column. Accessed 13 Aug. 2020.

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