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pylons

/ˈpaɪlɒnz/ /ˈpaɪlənz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The enormous pylons of the Karnak temple, decorated with carvings of pharaohs, formed a grand entrance that commanded respect and signaled the beginning of the sacred area. "

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 :

"Across the field, we could see the tall pylons carrying electricity to the city. "

architecture utility technology energy building electric structure

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noun

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

Examples :

"The fighter jet had two missiles attached to the pylons under each wing. "

vehicle military machine part structure

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noun

A starting derrick for an aeroplane.

Examples :

"The old airfield still had its rusted pylons, silent witnesses to the planes that once launched from them. "

vehicle machine technology nautical

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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 small airplanes raced around the course, carefully banking between the bright orange pylons that marked the turning points. "

technology vehicle area sign technical utility

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noun

Examples :

"The park entrance was marked by two tall, impressive pylons made of granite. "

architecture archaeology

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noun

A traffic cone.

Examples :

"The driving instructor placed several orange pylons on the road to mark the course for the parallel parking test. "

traffic item sign

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

Examples :

"The quarterback aimed his pass perfectly, just inside the pylons marking the edge of the end zone for a touchdown. "

sport game mark

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A rigid prosthesis for the lower leg.

Examples :

"After the accident, he used pylons to walk while waiting for his custom prosthetic leg. "

medicine anatomy body device