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pylon

noun

A large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
YL
Scrabble score
10

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpaɪ.lɒn

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Definitions

noun

  1. A large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines

    “Power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists”

noun

  1. A tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race

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Example Sentences

Power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists

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