Assertion: pier | /r/CapableOf | support arch
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text: In context|architecture|lang=en terms the difference between pier and pilaster is that pier is (architecture) a rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof while pilaster is (architecture) a rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.