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1. A structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
    
2. Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
   "a tower of dust rose above the horizon"
   - column, pillar

1. Appear very large or occupy a commanding position
   "Large shadows towered on the canyon wall"
   - loom, predominate, hulk

1. A powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
   - tugboat, tug, towboat

Derived forms: towers, towered, towering

See also: tow

Type of: boat, construction, form, lift, rear, rise, shape, structure

Encyclopedia: Tower, County Cork Tower Tower, Minnesota Tower, MN