pylon >> /ˈpaɪˌlɑn/
Definition: [noun] A tower used for carrying power lines high above the ground.A tower or post marking a path for light aircraft, cars, or other vehicles, especially in racing.A monumental gateway to an ancient Egyptian temple formed by two truncated pyramidal towers.
Example: A spokeswoman said: ‘The owl is perched on one of our high voltage electricity pylons.’
Definition: [noun] A structure on the wing of an aircraft used for carrying an engine, weapon, fuel tank, or other load.
Example: The answer to the problem was to hang immense fuel tanks from underwing pylons.