tower

tow|er1 [ `taur ] noun count **

1. ) a tall narrow structure or building that stands alone:

a water tower

the Leaning Tower of Pisa

a television/radio tower (=for sending out broadcasts)

a ) a tall narrow structure that forms the highest part of a church or other building:

There's a magnificent view from the top of the church tower.

2. ) COMPUTING a tall narrow box that contains the main working parts of a computer

a tower of strength BRITISH

someone you can depend on to work hard or to help in a difficult situation

=> TOWER OF BABEL, TOWER OF LONDON

tower

tow|er 2 [ `taur ] verb intransitive

to be much taller than the people or things that are near you:

mountains towering in the distance

tower over/above: At 7 feet, 2 inches, Margo Dydek towers over the other players in the league.