What does the cryptic crossword clue "Column's parts lie in ruins (8)" mean?

The definition is "Column". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PARTSLIE ("parts lie") [anagram: "ruins"] = PILASTER; definition: "Column's" The answer is PILASTER.

Column's parts lie in ruins (8)

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