tower

The definition of a tower is a very tall building or structure, a person or thing who pulls something along behind.

(noun)

Tower is defined as to rise high versus the surroundings.

(verb)

An example of tower is for a 7-foot tall person to stand next to a 4-foot tall person.

See tower in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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.

Origin: ME tour, tur < OE torr & OFr tur, both < L turris, a tower; akin to Gr tyrsis, fortified city

intransitive verb

to rise high or stand high like a tower

noun

a person or thing that tows

See tower in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A building or part of a building that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and length.
A tall, slender structure used for observation, signaling, or pumping.
One that conspicuously embodies strength, firmness, or another virtue.
Computer Science A computer system whose components are arranged in a vertical stack and housed in a tall, narrow cabinet.

intransitive verb tow·ered, tow·er·ing, tow·ers

To appear at or rise to a conspicuous height; loom: “There he stood, grown suddenly tall, towering above them” (J.R.R. Tolkien). See Synonyms at rise.
To fly directly upward before swooping or falling. Used of certain birds.
To demonstrate great superiority; be preeminent: towers over other poets of the day.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English tur, tour, towr

Origin: , from Old English torr

Origin: and from Old French tur

Origin: , both from Latin turris

Origin: , probably from Greek tursis, turris

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