pylon

== English == === Etymology === Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek πυλών (pulṓn, “gateway”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/, (UK also, uncommon) /ˈpaɪ.lən/ === Noun === pylon (plural pylons) A gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple. (electricity) A tower-like structure, usually one of a series, used to support high-voltage electricity cables. Synonyms: electricity pylon, transmission tower (architecture) A tall steel or concrete tower from which cables are strung. A lighting mast; a freestanding support for floodlights. (aviation) A structure used to mount engines, missiles etc., to the underside of an aircraft wing or fuselage. (aviation, historical) A starting derrick for an aeroplane. (aviation, historical) A post, tower, etc. as on an aerodrome, or flying ground, serving to bound or mark a prescribed course of flight. An obelisk. A traffic cone. (American football) An orange marker designating one of the four corners of the end zone in American football. (ice hockey, derogatory) An ineffective, useless player. (medicine) A rigid prosthesis for the lower leg. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Dutch == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /piˈlɔn/ Hyphenation: py‧lon Rhymes: -ɔn === Noun === pylon m (plural pylonnen or pylonen, diminutive pylonnetje n) a traffic cone Synonym: verkeerskegel == Polish == === Etymology === Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek πυλών (pulṓn). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpɘ.lɔn/ Rhymes: -ɘlɔn Syllabification: py‧lon === Noun === pylon m inan (architecture) pylon (gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple) pylon (pillar of a suspension or cable-stayed bridge) high, narrow, vertical sign, usually displaying advertisements, found e.g. near gas stations (aviation) pylon (structural element fixed under the wing of an aircraft and holding the engine attached to it) ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “pylon”, in Wielki słownik języka polskiego‎[6] (in Polish), Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN “pylon”, in Polish dictionaries at PWN‎[7] (in Polish) pylony in PWN's encyclopedia