noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An obelisk. Examples : "The park entrance was marked by two tall, impressive pylons made of granite. " architecture archaeology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading