Definition of tower

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Tower (n.) A structure appended to a larger edifice for a special purpose, as for a belfry, and then usually high in proportion to its width and to the height of the rest of the edifice; as, a church tower..

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Eminent :: Eminent (a.) High; lofty; towering; prominent.
Pylon :: Pylon (n.) A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway..
Tour :: Tour (n.) A tower.
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..
Overtop :: Overtop (v. t.) To rise above the top of; to exceed in height; to tower above.
Water Tower :: Water tower () A large metal pipe made to be extended vertically by sections, and used for discharging water upon burning buildings..
Looplight :: Looplight (n.) A small narrow opening or window in a tower or fortified wall; a loophole.
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..
Turrical :: Turrical (a.) Of or pertaining to a turret, or tower; resembling a tower..
Stony :: Stony (superl.) Of or pertaining to stone, consisting of, or abounding in, stone or stones; resembling stone; hard; as, a stony tower; a stony cave; stony ground; a stony crust..
Turret :: Turret (n.) A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental structure at one of the angles of a larger structure..
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 (n.) A mass of building standing alone and insulated, usually higher than its diameter, but when of great size not always of that proportion..
Phare :: Phare (n.) A beacon tower; a lighthouse.
Garret :: Garret (n.) A turret; a watchtower.
Tower :: Tower (v. t.) To soar into.
Towery :: Towery (a.) Having towers; adorned or defended by towers.
Aspire :: Aspire (v. t.) To rise; to ascend; to tower; to soar.
Disposer :: Disposer (n.) One who, or that which, disposes; a regulator; a director; a bestower..
Squinsy :: Squinch (n.) A small arch thrown across the corner of a square room to support a superimposed mass, as where an octagonal spire or drum rests upon a square tower; -- called also sconce, and sconcheon..
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