Meaning & Definition of Tower in English
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Tower
/taʊər/
noun
1. A structure taller than its diameter
- Can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
synonym:
- tower
2. Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
- "The test tube held a column of white powder"
- "A tower of dust rose above the horizon"
- "A thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite"
synonym:
- column,
- tower,
- pillar
3. A powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
synonym:
- tugboat,
- tug,
- towboat,
- tower
verb
1. Appear very large or occupy a commanding position
- "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"
- "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
synonym:
- loom,
- tower,
- predominate,
- hulk
Examples of using
Actually I wanted to be a damsel in a tower guarded by seven dragons, and then a prince on a white horse would chop off the dragons' heads and liberate me.
Lightning struck the tower.
That tower you see over there is the Eiffel Tower.