Column Definition & Meaning
column
- 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
- a vertical array of numbers or other information; "he added a column of numbers"
- anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower; "the test tube held a column of white powder"; "a tower of dust rose above the horizon"; "a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite"
- an article giving opinions or perspectives
- a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
- (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
- a page or text that is vertically divided; "the newspaper devoted several columns to the subject"; "the bookkeeper used pages that were divided into columns"
- any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body
"Column" in song lyrics
See how column is used in real songs:
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"Attack your abdomen and your spinal column"
4th Disciple f/ ShoGun Assason — Who's Eyez Can See -
"I read the grid kid, I did every column"
Aceyalone — The Guidelines -
"Weaving graceful through the prom directed column"
Aesop Rock — Oxygen
Words that rhyme with column
Usage tips for "column"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "column" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for column to find words that pair well.