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PYLON
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines
Example:
power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists
Synonyms:
power pylon; pylon
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("pylon" is a kind of...):
tower (a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("pylon" is a kind of...):
tower (a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building)
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