Tower
WordNet
noun
(1) A structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
(2) A powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
(3) Anything tall and relatively thin 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"
verb
(4) Appear very large or occupy a commanding position
"The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"
"Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A structure, usually taller than it is wide, often used as a lookout.
- From the top of the tower we could see far off into the distance.
- Any item, such as a computer case, that is usually higher than it is wide.
- Tarot card.
Verb
- To be considerably taller than.
- The basketball players towered over their fans.