PYLON


Meaning of PYLON in English

■ noun

1》 (also electricity ~ ) a tall tower-like structure for carrying electricity cables.

↘a tower or post marking a path for light aircraft, cars, etc., especially in racing.

2》 a structure on the wing of an aircraft supporting an engine or weapon.

3》 N. Amer. a plastic cone used to mark areas of roads.

4》 a monumental gateway to an ancient Egyptian temple, formed by two truncated pyramidal towers.

Origin

C19: from Gk pulōn , from pulē 'gate'.

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