noun🔗ShareA gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple."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. "architecturearchaeologyreligionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tower-like structure, usually one of a series, used to support high-voltage electricity cables."Across the field, we could see the tall pylons carrying electricity to the city. "architectureutilitytechnologyenergybuildingelectricstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA structure used to mount engines, missiles etc., to the underside of an aircraft wing or fuselage."The fighter jet had two missiles attached to the pylons under each wing. "vehiclemilitarymachinepartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA starting derrick for an aeroplane."The old airfield still had its rusted pylons, silent witnesses to the planes that once launched from them. "vehiclemachinetechnologynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA post, tower, etc. as on an aerodrome, or flying ground, serving to bound or mark a prescribed course of flight."The small airplanes raced around the course, carefully banking between the bright orange pylons that marked the turning points. "technologyvehicleareasigntechnicalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn obelisk."The park entrance was marked by two tall, impressive pylons made of granite. "architecturearchaeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA traffic cone."The driving instructor placed several orange pylons on the road to mark the course for the parallel parking test. "trafficitemsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn orange marker designating one of the four corners of the end zone in American football."The quarterback aimed his pass perfectly, just inside the pylons marking the edge of the end zone for a touchdown. "sportgamemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA rigid prosthesis for the lower leg."After the accident, he used pylons to walk while waiting for his custom prosthetic leg. "medicineanatomybodydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
