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tower

Definition

  • noun: a tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to another building or structure
  • noun: a building or structure typically higher than its diameter and high relative to its surroundings that may stand apart (as a campanile) or be attached (as a church belfry) to a larger structure and that may be fully walled in or of skeleton framework (as an observation or transmission tower)
  • synonyms: citadel, fortress, elevation

Examples

  • The book was written by some college professor who's spent her entire professional life in an 'ivory tower'.

  • The two skyscrapers 'tower above' the other buildings of the city.

  • She's been a/my 'tower of strength' during my illness.

Movie quotes

  • (..) need those reinforced! Bring some more! VIKING : The stake needs retying! VIKING : Every other man on the outer perimeter! MAN: Look at the towers. You'll see. SHIELD MAIDEN: Gate! (HORSES GRUNTING) (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) (DOOR CLOSES) Who is that man? (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: On the Eve Season: 4 Episode 19