A tall, narrow structure, either freestanding or forming part of a building
“Looking out from the tower offers a unique perspective on the world, allowing kids to see how the city is laid out firsthand.”
A large, grand and magnificent building
“The magnificent tower of St Michael's, Coventry, was built, between 1373 and 1394, at the west end of an older nave.”
A large and tall column, typically forming part of a structure or building
“The tower supporting the control house will be fifteen feet by ten feet in crosssection and approximately sixty feet in height.”
A very large house
A place from which to keep watch or view the landscape
A pile of objects, typically arranged one on top of another
A tall building, typically exceeding multiple stories, reaching great heights
Tower or astronomical station serving as mission control
A large, single building subdivided into separate rooms, flats, or offices
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack
A shady structure, usually in a park or garden, and usually surrounded by vegetation
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event
To rise to or reach a great height while overlooking something
“The mop-heads of the palm trees tower over most of the tall buildings on the strip.”
To be superior in class, status, size or rank
“Though a few giant corporations and holding companies tower over the rest in terms of market capitalization, the economy is most characterized by small to medium-sized companies.”
To elevate or extend in an upward direction or motion
To grow larger or more numerous
To have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet
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