1. tall metal towers that support electrical power lines
2. tall structures used as markers or guides, especially in aviation or sports
3. monumental gateways at the entrance to ancient Egyptian temples
Usage: archaeology

Examples

• The electrical pylons stretched across the countryside for miles.
• Workers climbed the pylons to repair the damaged power lines.
• The pilot navigated carefully between the orange pylons marking the course.
• Football players ran around the pylons during practice drills.
• The ancient pylons at the temple entrance were covered in hieroglyphs.
• High-voltage cables hung from the steel pylons above the highway.
• The race course was marked with bright yellow pylons.