Pylon

/pˈa‍ɪlɒn/

/ˈpaɪˌɫɑn/

Pylon

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race

a grand entrance gateway in ancient Egyptian architecture, characterized by two sloping walls and a central doorway

Examples

1. Got our pylon.

2. And red pylons indicate the entry points and summits of the corners.

3. A third pylon houses the radioisotope thermoelectric generators.

4. Essentially, it turns electrical pylons into human-shaped sculptures.