Dictionary definition · tower
noun
- a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
- a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
- anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower"the test tube held a column of white powder"
verb
- appear very large or occupy a commanding position"The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).