: one of the flexible upright markers positioned on a football field at the corners of the end zone
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: a rigid structure on the outside of an aircraft for supporting something (such as an engine or missile) see airplane illustration
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The bridge is supported by concrete pylons.
a row of electricity pylons
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And the sideline snapshot of him diving, fully extended toward the pylon became synonymous with his MVP bid.—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) reaches for the pylon and scores a touchdown during the regular season NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers on December 25, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025 In a recent video, Patan showcases the aircraft's nimble capabilities by navigating around a 26-foot-tall pylon.—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025 The fumble rolled around the pylon and out the side of the end zone for a touchback, giving the Cardinals possession at the 20.—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pylon
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