A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.
A substrate having many tiny channels that is cast as a single piece, which is used as a stationary phase for chromatography, as a catalytic surface, etc.
A dead tree whose height and size have been reduced by breaking off or cutting its branches.
Anything massive, uniform, and unmovable, especially a towering and impersonal cultural, political, or social organization or structure.
To cast (one or more concrete components) in a single piece with no joints.
To reduce the height and size of (a dead tree) by breaking off or cutting its branches.
To create (something) as, or convert (one or more things) into, a monolith.
Something resembling such a structure.
A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
An essential part of something that provides support.
The body from the hips over the core to the shoulders.
To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.