pylon

Meanings

• noun

  A tall, slender structure supporting an electrical power line or a communication cable.

  - "The pylons carrying the high-voltage power lines tower over the landscape."
  - "During a storm, the pylons swayed in the strong winds but did not topple."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pylon
ylon , mylon , milestone

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Variants

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pylon , pylons

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'pylon' meaning 'gate' or 'pillar'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's tallest pylon is the 187-meter (614-foot) pylon of the Porcupine Ridge Transmission Line in South Africa.

2. In the UK, the term 'pylon' is also used to refer to the goalposts in the game of rugby.

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Related Concepts

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1. Power line: An electrical conductor used to transmit electrical energy over long distances.

2. Transmission tower: A tall structure used to support the wires of an electrical power transmission system.

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Culture

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In ancient Egypt, pylons were massive gateway structures marking the entrances to temples.

How to Memorize "pylon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, slender structure with electrical wires running along its length.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pylon' with 'power line' or 'electrical tower'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'P' in Pylon stands for 'Power'.

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