pylon

/ˈpaɪ.lɒn/noun
High School
1

A gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple.

2

A tower-like structure, usually one of a series, used to support high-voltage electricity cables.

3

A tall steel or concrete tower from which cables are strung.

4

A lighting mast; a freestanding support for floodlights.

5

A structure used to mount engines, missiles etc., to the underside of an aircraft wing or fuselage.

6

A starting derrick for an aeroplane.

7

A post, tower, etc. as on an aerodrome, or flying ground, serving to bound or mark a prescribed course of flight.

8

An obelisk.

9

A traffic cone.

10

An orange marker designating one of the four corners of the end zone in American football.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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