Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: tower
IPA transcription: [t'aʊɚ]
Pronunciations of tower
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noun meaning of the word
  • 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.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Western (genre), License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording U2, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording William the Conqueror, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Salt Lake Assembly Hall, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Space elevator, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Confederate government of Kentucky, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Han dynasty, License CC BY-SA 4.0