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pylon

UK
/ˈpaɪlən/
US
/ˈpaɪlɑn/

Translations

pylonnoun
pylons
pl
UK
/ˈpaɪlən/
US
/ˈpaɪlɑn/
pylôneGrand support vertical, notamment pour les lignes électriques.
The power company installed a new pylon to support the high-voltage lines.
La compagnie d’électricité a installé un nouveau pylône pour supporter les lignes à haute tension.
pylôneEn architecture, structure monumentale marquant une entrée ou un passage.
The ancient temple was flanked by two massive stone pylons.
Le temple antique était flanqué de deux massifs pylônes en pierre.
Additional translations
pylôneAu football américain, marqueur de coin de zone d’en-but.
cône de signalisationMarqueur de circulation ou de chantier.
pylôneEn aviation ou en sport automobile, repère servant de marqueur de parcours.
Synonyms
post
structure
support
marker
column
tower
pylonadjective
UK
/ˈpaɪ.lɒn/
US
/ˈpaɪ.lɑn/
Used attributively to describe something relating to or mounted on a pylon.
monté sur pylôneSe dit d’un élément fixé sur un pylône, notamment en aéronautique.
The aircraft's pylon-mounted engines improve aerodynamic efficiency.
Les moteurs montés sur pylône de l’avion améliorent l’efficacité aérodynamique.

Definitions

pylonnoun
A tall structure used for carrying electricity cables high above the ground.
The power company installed a new pylon to support the high-voltage lines.
A tower or post marking a path for aircraft, especially in air races.
The pilots navigated around the pylons during the air show competition.
A structure marking a gateway or entrance, often used in ancient architecture.
The ancient temple was flanked by two massive stone pylons.
A traffic cone or similar marker used to guide vehicles or pedestrians.
The road crew placed pylons along the street to direct traffic away from the construction zone.
An orange foam marker that designates the corners of the end zones in American football.
The receiver stretched the ball past the pylon for a touchdown.
pylonadjective
Relating to, carried by, or mounted on a pylon.
The aircraft's pylon-mounted engines improve aerodynamic efficiency.
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