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pylon
noun py·lon \ˈpī-ˌlän, -lən\
: a tall tower or similar structure
: a tall, metal structure that is part of a series of structures supporting a long stretch of electrical wire
American football : one of the upright markers that are positioned at the corners of the end zone
Full Definition of PYLON
1
a : a usually massive gateway b : an ancient Egyptian gateway building in a truncated pyramidal form c : a monumental mass flanking an entranceway or an approach to a bridge
2
a chiefly British : a tower for supporting either end of usually a number of wires over a long span b : any of various towerlike structures
3
a : a post or tower marking a prescribed course of flight for an airplane b : traffic cone c : one of the flexible upright markers positioned on a football field at the corners of the end zone
4
: a rigid structure on the outside of an aircraft for supporting something (as an engine or missile) — see airplane illustration
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Origin of PYLON
Greek pylōn, from pylē gate
First Known Use: 1817
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pylon
noun py·lon \ˈpī-ˌlän, -lən\
Medical Definition of PYLON
: a simple temporary artificial leg
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