1. the act or process of supporting something with pillars or columns
Usage: architectural
2. the formation of pillar-like structures
Usage: geological; technical

1. present participle of pillar: supporting with pillars or forming into pillar-like structures

Examples

• The pillaring of the ancient temple required massive stone columns.
• Engineers focused on the proper pillaring of the bridge structure.
• The cave showed natural pillaring from mineral deposits over centuries.
• They are pillaring the new building with steel beams.
• The architect designed the pillaring to match the classical style.
• Salt pillaring occurs in underground mines due to pressure changes.