The difference between Caterpillar and Pillar
When used as nouns, caterpillar means the larva of a butterfly or moth, whereas pillar means a large post, often used as supporting architecture.
Pillar is also verb with the meaning: to provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.
check bellow for the other definitions of Caterpillar and Pillar
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Caterpillar as a noun:
The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.
Examples:
"The bird just ate that green caterpillar."
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Caterpillar as a noun:
A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.
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Pillar as a noun (architecture):
A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
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Pillar as a noun:
Something resembling such a structure.
Examples:
"a pillar of smoke"
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Pillar as a noun (figuratively):
An essential part of something that provides support.
Examples:
"He's a pillar of the community."
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Pillar as a noun (Roman Catholic):
A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
Examples:
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Pillar as a noun:
The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
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Pillar as a verb:
To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.