tower

Words with a similar base: tower

'tower'

[tower.n.01] as in: a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

'tower'

[column.n.04] as in: anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

Examples:
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

'tower'

[tugboat.n.01] as in: a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

'tower'

[loom.v.02] as in: appear very large or occupy a commanding position

Examples:
The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall

Origins

					tower (English)
├── -er (English)
│   ├── -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -eren (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -or (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
├── torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── turris (Latin)
│       └── τύρρις (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
└── tow (English)
    └── togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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