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pylon

/ˈpaɪ.lɒn/

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noun

A gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple.

Examples :

"The ancient Egyptian archaeologists carefully examined the pylon, the gateway to the inner sanctum of the temple. "

architecture archaeology religion history

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noun

A tower-like structure, usually one of a series, used to support high-voltage electricity cables.

Examples :

"We could see the tall pylon carrying electricity across the field. "

architecture utility technology energy structure building electric industry

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A structure used to mount engines, missiles etc., to the underside of an aircraft wing or fuselage.

Examples :

"The airplane's pylons held the extra fuel tanks securely beneath the wing. "

part vehicle structure technical military machine

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noun

A starting derrick for an aeroplane.

Examples :

"The pilot carefully climbed into the cockpit, ready to take off from the pylon. "

vehicle technology machine

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A post, tower, etc. as on an aerodrome, or flying ground, serving to bound or mark a prescribed course of flight.

Examples :

"The pilots practiced their aerial maneuvers around the pylons marking the course at the flying field. "

architecture utility technology structure sign area traffic building place vehicle nautical

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noun

Examples :

"The school's new sports field has a tall pylon marking the center of the playing area. "

architecture building

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A traffic cone.

Examples :

"The construction workers used pylons to mark the area where the new road was being built. "

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An orange marker designating one of the four corners of the end zone in American football.

Examples :

"The receiver stretched to catch the pass just before stepping out of bounds, his foot landing inches from the pylon. "

sport game point mark sign

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A rigid prosthesis for the lower leg.

Examples :

"The athlete wore a pylon to support his injured leg while recovering from surgery. "

medicine body device anatomy