Tower - Definition
tower
n 1: a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be
attached to a larger building
2: 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" [syn: column, tower, pillar]
3: a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
[syn: tugboat, tug, towboat, tower]
v 1: appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The
huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large
shadows loomed on the canyon wall" [syn: loom, tower,
predominate, hulk]