pylon
Pylon (noun) means a tall steel or concrete tower used to support overhead power lines. Example: “A row of electricity pylons crossed the field.”
How to use pylon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to the tall towers that carry electricity cables across the countryside.
Word forms
pylons plural
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A row of electricity _____ crossed the field.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Greek pulon, meaning "gateway."
Synonyms
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What does “pylon” mean?
The word “pylon” means a tall steel or concrete tower used to support overhead power lines. In plain terms, most commonly refers to the tall towers that carry electricity cables across the countryside.
How do you pronounce “pylon”?
“Pylon” is pronounced PEYE-luhn (/ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “pylon” in a sentence?
Here is “pylon” used in a sentence: “A row of electricity pylons crossed the field.”
What part of speech is “pylon”?
“Pylon” is a noun.
Where does the word “pylon” come from?
The word “pylon” comes from Greek. A learned borrowing from Greek pulon, meaning "gateway.".
How many meanings does “pylon” have?
“Pylon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tall steel or concrete tower used to support overhead power lines.