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Pylon Definition & Meaning

pylon
noun
  1. a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race
  2. a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists"

"Pylon" in song lyrics

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  • "Pile on, like pigskin within the pylon"
    Random f/ Problem Child — Mega Club

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Frequently asked questions

What does pylon mean?
a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists"
What part of speech is pylon?
Pylon is a noun.
How many definitions does pylon have?
Pylon has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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