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pylon(Greek: “gateway”) In modern construction, a tower that gives support, such as the steel towers between which electrical wires are strung or the piers of a bridge. Originally, pylons were monumental gateways to ancient Egyptian temples, either a pair of tall truncated pyramids with a doorway between them or a masonry mass pierced by a doorway. pylon 1. a large vertical steel tower-like structure supporting high-tension electrical cables 2. a post or tower for guiding pilots or marking a turning point in a race 3. a streamlined aircraft structure for attaching an engine pod, external fuel tank, etc., to the main body of the aircraft 4. a monumental gateway, such as one at the entrance to an ancient Egyptian temple 5. a temporary artificial leg How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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