Engaged column — In architecture, an engaged column is a column embedded in a wall and partly projecting from the surface of the wall, sometimes defined as semi or three quarter detached. Engaged columns are rarely found in classical Greek architecture, and then… … Wikipedia
engaged column — In architecture, a column like, nonfunctional form projecting from a wall and articulating it visually. Also see pilaster … Glossary of Art Terms
Engaged — En*gaged , a. 1. Occupied; employed; busy. [1913 Webster] 2. Pledged; promised; especially, having the affections pledged; promised in marriage; affianced; betrothed. [1913 Webster] 3. Greatly interested; of awakened zeal; earnest. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
engaged — engagedly /en gay jid lee, gayjd /, adv. engagedness, n. /en gayjd /, adj. 1. busy or occupied; involved: deeply engaged in conversation. 2. pledged to be married; betrothed: an engaged couple. 3. under engagement; pledged: an engaged contractor … Universalium
engaged — en•gaged [[t]ɛnˈgeɪdʒd[/t]] adj. 1) busy or occupied 2) pledged to be married; betrothed: an engaged couple[/ex] 3) committed or involved 4) involved in conflict with 5) mec a) (of gears) interlocked b) mec (of wheels) in gear with each other 6)… … From formal English to slang
engaged — adjective Date: 1629 1. involved in activity ; occupied, busy 2. pledged to be married ; betrothed 3. greatly interested ; committed 4. involved especially in a hostile encounter 5. partly embedded in a wall < an engaged column > … New Collegiate Dictionary
Column — • Architectural term for a supporting pillar Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Column Column † … Catholic encyclopedia
COLUMN — Columns developed as ornate, cylindrical posts that functioned as part of the post and lintel structural system. These pillars were originally modeled after trees or other forms of upright vegetation. A column is typically divided into three… … Historical Dictionary of Architecture
Column — For other uses, see Column (disambiguation). National Capitol Columns at the United States National Arboretum in Washington, D.C … Wikipedia
Column (formation) — A military column is a formation of soldiers marching together in one or more files in which the file is significantly longer than the width of ranks in the formation. The column formation allowed the unit rapid movement, a very effective charge… … Wikipedia
