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Meaning of tower in English
Pronunciation
/ˈtaʊ(ə)r/
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Verb
tower
Definitions
1.
appear very large or occupy a commanding position
Examples
« The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain »
« Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall »
Noun
tower
Etymology
Old English torr, reinforced in Middle English by Old French tour, from Latin turris, from Greek
Definitions
1.
a structure taller than its diameter
Examples
« can stand alone or be attached to a larger building »
2.
anything tall and thin approximating the shape of a column or tower
Examples
« 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 »
3.
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships