Pylon (Noun)
Meaning 1
A tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The airport pylon tower stands at an elevation of 10,000 feet to guide pilots in for landing.
- In the running competition, runners circled around the large pylon to complete the last lap of the course.
- As part of the course markers, several pygons were installed to ensure participants of the airshow stay on track.
- To help aircraft maintain direction during takeoff, an automatic pylon tower has been built near the runway.
- On the Formula One circuit, pylon markers line the final stretch of the track, leading to the checkered flag.
Meaning 2
A large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.