TOWER

• (noun) a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

• (noun) a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

  synonyms : towboat , tug , tugboat

• (noun) anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

  "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"

  synonyms : column , pillar

• (verb) appear very large or occupy a commanding position

  "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain", "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"

  synonyms : hulk , loom , predominate

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