column

/ˈkɒləm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: columns

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cấu trúc đứng thẳng để hỗ trợ cấu trúc lớn hơn

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A vertical line of entries in a table, usually read from top to bottom.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dòng cột dọc trong bảng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “column” mean?

A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration.

Is “column” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.