Definition of tower

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Tower (n.) A projection from a line of wall, as a fortification, for purposes of defense, as a flanker, either or the same height as the curtain wall or higher..

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Daw :: Daw (n.) A European bird of the Crow family (Corvus monedula), often nesting in church towers and ruins; a jackdaw..
Martello Tower :: Martello tower () A building of masonry, generally circular, usually erected on the seacoast, with a gun on the summit mounted on a traversing platform, so as to be fired in any direction..
Aspire :: Aspire (v. t.) To rise; to ascend; to tower; to soar.
Lofty :: Lofty (superl.) Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high.
Giver :: Giver (n.) One who gives; a donor; a bestower; a grantor; one who imparts or distributes.
Bestower :: Bestower (n.) One that bestows.
Turret :: Turret (n.) A revolving tower constructed of thick iron plates, within which cannon are mounted. Turrets are used on vessels of war and on land..
Pane :: Pane (n.) A compartment of a surface, or a flat space; hence, one side or face of a building; as, an octagonal tower is said to have eight panes..
Tower :: Tower (v. i.) To rise and overtop other objects; to be lofty or very high; hence, to soar..
Pylon :: Pylon (n.) An Egyptian gateway to a large building (with or without flanking towers).
Barbacan :: Barbacan (n.) A tower or advanced work defending the entrance to a castle or city, as at a gate or bridge. It was often large and strong, having a ditch and drawbridge of its own..
High :: High (superl.) Elevated above any starting point of measurement, as a line, or surface; having altitude; lifted up; raised or extended in the direction of the zenith; lofty; tall; as, a high mountain, tower, tree; the sun is high..
Turreted :: Turreted (a.) Formed like a tower; as, a turreted lamp..
Starling :: Starling (n.) Any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and allied genera. The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is dark brown or greenish black, with a metallic gloss, and spotted with yellowish white. It is a sociable bird, and builds about houses, old towers, etc. Called also stare, and starred. The pied starling of India is Sternopastor contra..
Looplight :: Looplight (n.) A small narrow opening or window in a tower or fortified wall; a loophole.
Rondel :: Rondel (n.) A small round tower erected at the foot of a bastion.
Conning Tower :: Conning tower (n.) The shot-proof pilot house of a war vessel.
Minaret :: Minaret (n.) A slender, lofty tower attached to a mosque and surrounded by one or more projecting balconies, from which the summon to prayer is cried by the muezzin..
Towery :: Towery (a.) Having towers; adorned or defended by towers.
Overtop :: Overtop (v. t.) To rise above the top of; to exceed in height; to tower above.
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