TOWER as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a structure taller than its diameter
    • can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
    Hypernyms(s) tower is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) tower is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • anything tall and thin approximating the shape of a column or tower
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) tower is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

TOWER as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • appear very large or occupy a commanding position
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
    • Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
    Hypernyms(s) tower is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)