a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
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
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
tower (n.)
appear very large or occupy a commanding position; The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain; Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
[ Syn: loom , predominate , hulk ]