pylonnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈpaɪ.lɒn/us/ˈpaɪ.lɑːn/a tall metal structure to which wires carrying electricity are fixed so that they are safely held high above the ground:
electricity pylons
a tall tower or post that shows the path of flight for an aircraft
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