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Pylon

For Pylon we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Airfoil, Architecture, Egyptian, Egyptian Mythology and Football.



Pylon (Airfoil)

A sign, marking the corner of the racing course. May be a tripod like structure or a simple pole with an oil drum on top of it.


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Pylon (Architecture)

In ancient Egyptian architecture, the rectangular, truncated, pyramidal towers flanking the gateway of the temple


Pylon (Egyptian)

Monumental gateway of a temple consisting of a pair of a slopping massif of masonry usually supposed to represent the akhet (horizon) hieroglyph. Pylons are the largest part of the temple and were mostly built last.


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Pylon (Egyptian Mythology)

From the Greek word meaning "gate" It i: monumental entrance wall o: temple. Pylons are the largest and least essential parts o: temple that is usually built last. Some temples have more then one set, the temple at Karnak has 10 Pylons.


Pylon (Football)

A short orange marker at each of the end zone’s 4 corners.


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