tower

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tower Definition

• (n) a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
• (n) anything tall and thin approximating 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"
• (n) a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
• (v) appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"

tower Synonyms

• column
• hulk
• loom
• pillar
• predominate
• towboat
• tower
• tug
• tugboat