Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun pylon

2 senses of pylon

Sense 1
pylon -- (a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race)
       => tower -- (a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building)

Sense 2
pylon, power pylon -- (a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists")
       => tower -- (a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building)