what does tower mean?
TOWER as NOUN
- 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
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- Meaning
- a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
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Hypernyms(s) tower is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- anything tall and thin approximating the shape of a column or tower
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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
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TOWER as VERB
- Meaning
- appear very large or occupy a commanding position
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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
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