Pylon
Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪˌlɑːn/
Pylon (noun)
- A tall structure used to support electrical wires above the ground.
- A cone-shaped marker used to guide or warn drivers on roads.
- A tall marker used to show the end of a runway at an airport.
Examples
- The pylon supports the power lines across the valley.
- Birds often perch on the pylon near the field.
Common collocations: electricity pylon, steel pylon, tall pylon, orange pylon, plastic pylon