Pylon: meaning, definitions and examples

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pylon

 

[ หˆpaษชlษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction

A pylon is a tall structure used to support cables, wires, or other types of equipment, typically used in construction or engineering projects.

Synonyms

column, mast, tower

Examples of usage

  • The electricity cables were suspended from the pylon.
  • The workers climbed the pylon to fix the wires.
  • The pylon stood tall against the backdrop of the city skyline.
Context #2 | Noun

aviation

In aviation, a pylon refers to a structure on an aircraft that supports and attaches the engine, wing, or other components to the fuselage.

Synonyms

attachment, connector, linkage

Examples of usage

  • The pylon of the airplane was securely fastened to the wing.
  • The engine was mounted on the pylon beneath the wing.
  • The damaged pylon led to the loss of stability in flight.

Translations

Translations of the word "pylon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pilรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเค‚เคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pylon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pilon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pylon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใ‚คใƒญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pylรดne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pilรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pilon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ผ๋Ÿฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pylon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pylรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅก”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pilon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรณlpi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pilon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pilรณn

Etymology

The word 'pylon' originated from the Greek word 'pulลn' meaning 'gate'. Over time, its usage evolved to refer to various types of tall structures, especially those used in engineering and aviation. The concept of a pylon has become synonymous with support and connectivity, symbolizing strength and functionality in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,915, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.