tower
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/ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/
English
Definitions
noun
- A very tall iron-framed structure, usually painted red and white, on which microwave, radio, satellite, or other communication antennas are installed; mast.
- A similarly framed structure with a platform or enclosed area on top, used as a lookout for spotting fires, plane crashes, fugitives, etc.
- A water tower.
- A control tower.
verb
- To be very tall.“The office block towered into the sky.”
- To be high or lofty; to soar.
- To soar into.
noun
- One who tows.
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