Synonyms:
tower
Meaning: a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
Synonyms:
column, tower, pillar
Meaning: 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"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
loom, tower, predominate, hulk
Meaning: appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
Usage examples
He glanced at the church tower.
"One Hundred and Five, North Tower."
He glanced again at the clock in the tower.
"Tell me about this tower," he said eagerly.
On Seeing the Ruins of the Tower of Babel; 6.
So he put both the young princes in the Tower.
The men rushed Lanyard toward the conning tower.
"It was a tower in the deep forest," replied Jose.
"Sister Anne, Sister Anne, look from the tower window.
The king ordered a tower constructed in the deep forest.