tower
/ˈtaʊər/
noun
Kule, yüksek ve dar yapı
A tall, narrow building or structure, either standing alone or forming part of a larger building.
- The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in Paris.
- We could see the church tower from miles away.
- They built a watchtower on the hill.
- The ancient limestone tower served as both a defensive fortification and an astronomical observatory for early civilizations.
- Urban planners debate whether constructing another residential tower will alleviate or exacerbate the city's housing shortage.
- Cellular companies must obtain permits before erecting a new communication tower in environmentally sensitive areas.
verb
Yükselmek; çevresinden çok daha uzun olmak
To rise to a great height; to be very tall in comparison to surroundings.
- The skyscraper towers over the neighboring buildings.
- Mount Everest towers above all other peaks.
- He towers over his classmates at six feet five inches.