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Column

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A column is a tall support.

National Capitol Columns - Washington, D.C..jpg
National Capitol Columns - Washington, D.C..jpg
It holds up heavy roofs. Some are made of stone. They can be very pretty too. We use them to build big things.
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Monument Gordon 02.JPG
Do you see columns on buildings?

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National Capitol Columns - Washington, D.C..jpg
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Riskdagen Eduskunta Helsingfors (2).jpg
File:Monument Gordon 02.JPG
Monument Gordon 02.JPG
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營造法式六 20.jpg
File:Persepolis Colonne flandin.jpg
Persepolis Colonne flandin.jpg
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Ahin Posh stupa reconstitution, Simpson 1878.jpg
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ColumnEffectiveLength.png
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