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tower (to̵u′ər)
noun
- a building or structure that is relatively high for its length and width, either standing alone or forming part of another building
- such a structure used as a fortress or prison
- a person or thing that resembles a tower in height, strength, dominance, etc.
Etymology: ME tour, tur < OE torr & OFr tur, both < L turris, a tower; akin to Gr tyrsis, fortified city
intransitive verb
tower (tō′ər)
noun
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tower
n.
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Adjective modifier
- twin: Note bow fronted offices & opposite twin towers of malt house.
Converse of object
- con: Shot is bang on the wreck, on the edge of the conning tower, opposite side to the picture below.
Converse of subject
- surmount: The landscape is dominated by Glastonbury's conical hill, the Tor, surmounted by a church tower.
Modifies a noun
- crane: In addition piles were driven for a temporary working platform to support a tower crane for Dean & Dyball to build the superstructure.
Noun used with modifier
- ivory: No towering gothic castle either, nor ivory tower, nor writer's garret.
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
Brave men are a city's strongest tower of defence.
The name of the L is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves'eyes within thy locks: thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear from mount Gilead. Thy teeth are like a flockof sheep that are evenshorn, whichcameup from the washing; whereof every one bear twins, and none is barren among them. Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks. Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an armoury, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty men. Thy two breasts are liketwo young roesthat aretwins, which feed among the lilies.Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and tothehill of frankincense.Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee.
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