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pylon

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pylon has 2 senses
  1. pylon - a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race
    --1 is a kind of
    tower
  2. pylon, power pylon - a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists"
    --2 is a kind of tower

Definitions from the Web

Pylon

Noun:

  1. A tall, vertical structure used to support overhead power lines or communication cables.

Sample Sentence: The pylon stood tall among the vast expanse of the countryside, supporting the electricity lines.

Noun:

  1. A marker or support placed on the side of a roadway to provide guidance or information to drivers.

Sample Sentence: The pylon on the highway indicated the upcoming exit.

Noun:

  1. In basketball, a metal hoop with a net through which the ball is thrown to score.

Sample Sentence: The basketball player threw the ball perfectly through the pylon, scoring three points for his team.

Noun:

  1. A conical marker used in certain sports, such as football or rugby, to show the boundaries of the playing area.

Sample Sentence: The football match was started after all the pylons were properly placed along the field.

Noun:

  1. In aviation, a navigational aid shaped like a pyramid or cone, typically painted in bright colors.

Sample Sentence: The pilot relied on the pylon to determine the correct course during the flight.

Noun:

  1. A distinctive vertical structure or sculpture designed for aesthetic purposes.

Sample Sentence: The city skyline was adorned with various artistic pylons, adding beauty to the surroundings.

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