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Definition of pylon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
infrastructureTECH. UK tall structure supporting high-voltage electricity cablesTECH. UK
- The pylon stood tall in the countryside.
2.
aviationTECH. structure for mounting engines or missiles on aircraftTECH.
- The aircraft's pylon held the missile securely.
3.
transportationRare UK traffic cone used to guide vehiclesRare UK
- The pylon directed cars around the construction site.
4.
lightingRare UK freestanding support for floodlightsRare UK
- The stadium's pylon illuminated the field.
5.
architectureTECH. obelisk or monumental towerTECH.
- The ancient city was known for its central pylon.
6.
ancient EgyptTECH. gateway tower of an ancient Egyptian templeTECH.
- The pylon at Karnak Temple is adorned with intricate carvings..
7.
sportsTECH. US orange marker in American football end zonesTECH. US
- He dived for the pylon to score a touchdown.
8.
racingTECH. UK post marking a turning point in a raceTECH. UK
- The racers turned sharply at the pylon.
9.
medicalTECH. rigid prosthesis for the lower legTECH.
- He walked with the help of a pylon.
Images of pylon
tall structure supporting high-voltage electricity cables 
structure for mounting engines or missiles on aircraft 
traffic cone used to guide vehicles 
freestanding support for floodlights 
obelisk or monumental tower 
gateway tower of an ancient Egyptian temple
Expressions with pylon
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tall metal structure supporting overhead power lines
Electricity pylons are visible across the countryside, carrying high-voltage wires.
Origin of pylon
Greek, pylōn (gateway)
Examples of pylon in a sentence
Engineers inspected the pylon for any damage. The engineers inspected the pylon for any damage. A new pylon design improved the aircraft's aerodynamics. A pylon marked the start of the bike lane. The pylon was knocked over by the strong wind. The pylon was visible from miles away.
Workers installed a new pylon for better lighting. The pylon stood tall against the skyline. Tourists marveled at the ancient pylon's architecture. The ancient pylon stood tall against the desert sky. Tourists marveled at the pylon's grandeur. The player reached out to touch the pylon for a score. He ran past the pylon to complete the play. The driver narrowly avoided hitting the pylon during the race. Spectators gathered around the pylon to watch the cars zoom by. The athlete received a custom pylon. His pylon needed adjustment for comfort.
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- French:pylône, mât, ...
- German:Hochspannungsmast, Aufhängung, ...
- Italian:traliccio, cono stradale, ...
- Spanish:pilón, cono, ...
- Portuguese:poste de alta tensão, pilone, ...
- Chinese:电塔, 挂架, ...
- Japanese:送電塔, エンジン架台, ...
- Arabic:بَرْج كَهْرَباء, دَعَامَة, ...
- Hebrew:מִגְדַּל מֶתַח, תּוֹשֶׁבֶת, ...
- Russian:пилон, дорожный конус, ...
- Ukrainian:опора, пілон, ...
- Hindi:विद्युत टॉवर, मिसाइल माउंट, ...
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