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• pylon — [pī′län΄, pīlən] n. [Gr pylōn, gateway, akin to pylē, gate] 1. a gateway 2. a truncated pyramid, or two of these, serving as a gateway to an Egyptian temple 3. any slender, towering structure flanking an entranceway, supporting electric lines,… …   English World dictionary

• Pylon — Py lon, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a gateway.] (a) A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway. [1913 Webster] Massive pylons adorned with obelisks in front. J. W. Draper. [1913 Webster] (b) An Egyptian… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• pylon — noun Etymology: Greek pylōn, from pylē gate Date: 1850 1. a. a usually massive gateway b. an ancient Egyptian gateway building in a truncated pyramidal form c. a monumental mass flanking an entranceway or an approach to a bridge 2. a. chiefly… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• pylon — noun 1》 (also electricity pylon) a tall tower like structure for carrying electricity cables.     ↘a tower or post marking a path for light aircraft, cars, etc., especially in racing. 2》 a structure on the wing of an aircraft supporting an engine …   English new terms dictionary

• pylon — /ˈpaɪlɒn / (say puylon) noun 1. a steel tower or mast carrying high tension, telephonic or other cables and lines. 2. a relatively tall structure at either side of a gate, bridge, or avenue, marking an entrance or approach. 3. an architectural… …  

• pylon — n. 1 a tall structure erected as a support (esp. for electric power cables) or boundary or decoration. 2 a gateway, esp. of an ancient Egyptian temple. 3 a structure marking a path for aircraft. 4 a structure supporting an aircraft engine.… …   Useful english dictionary

• power pylon — noun a large vertical steel tower supporting high tension power lines power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists • Syn: ↑pylon • Hypernyms: ↑tower …   Useful english dictionary

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• Hydro-Québec's electricity transmission system — is an expansive, international power transmission system located in Quebec, Canada with extensions into the Northeastern United States. Major expansion of the network began with the commissioning of the alternating current 735,000 volt (735 kV)… …   Wikipedia

• Pylons of Cádiz — The Pylons of Cádiz, also known as the Towers of Cádiz , are two tall pylons supporting two 132 kV three phase AC powerlines crossing the bay of Cádiz, Spain, from a large substation at Puerto Real to the Térmica substation situated on the… …   Wikipedia