tow·er /ˈtæʊər/
1. a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
synset: tower
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"
3. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
synset: tugboat, tug, towboat, tower
1. appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
synset: loom, tower, predominate, hulk
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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