n.
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(also electricity pylon)
a tall tower-like structure for carrying electricity cables.
▸a tower or post marking a path for light aircraft, cars, etc., especially in racing.
- a structure on the wing of an aircraft supporting an engine or weapon.
- N. Amer. a plastic cone used to mark areas of roads.
- a monumental gateway to an ancient Egyptian temple, formed by two truncated pyramidal towers.
Etymology
C19: from Gk pulōn, from pulē ‘gate’.