pylon

py·lon  (pln)

n.

1. A steel tower supporting high-tension wires.

2. A tower marking a turning point in a race among aircraft.

3. A large structure or group of structures marking an entrance or approach.

4. A monumental gateway in the form of a pair of truncated pyramids serving as the entrance to an ancient Egyptian temple.

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[Greek puln, gateway, from pul, gate.]

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pylon

Noun

1. chiefly Brit a large vertical steel tower-like structure supporting high-tension electrical cables

2. US and Canadian a plastic cone used to demarcate areas, esp on public roads [Greek pulōn a gateway]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	pylon - a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race tower - a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
	2.	pylon - a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists" power pylon tower - a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

Translations

pylon [ˈpaɪlən] n → torre f de conducción eléctrica

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pylon [ˈpaɪlən] n → pylône m

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pylon [ˈpaɪlən] n → Mast m

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pylon [ˈpaɪlən] n → pilone m