01 n. A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway.
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A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway.“Massive pylons adorned with obelisks in front.” — J. W. Draper.
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An Egyptian gateway to a large building (with or without flanking towers).
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A tower, commonly of steelwork, for supporting either end of a wire, as for a telegraph line, over a long span.
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Formerly, a starting derrick (the use of which is now abandoned) for an aeroplane.(Aeronautics)