pilone

Definitions of pilone
  1. noun
    a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines
    synonyms: traliccio
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    type of:
    torre
    a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
  2. noun
    a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race
    synonyms: traliccio
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    type of:
    torre
    a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
  3. noun
    the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver
    synonyms: pivot
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