tower

noun

A building or part of a building that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and length.

noun

A tall, slender structure used for observation, signaling, or pumping.

noun

One that conspicuously embodies strength, firmness, or another virtue.

noun

A computer system whose components are arranged in a vertical stack and housed in a tall, narrow cabinet.

intransitive verb

To appear at or rise to a conspicuous height; loom.

intransitive verb

To fly directly upward before swooping or falling. Used of certain birds.

intransitive verb

To demonstrate great superiority; be preeminent.

noun

An obsolete form of tour.

noun

In chem.: Same as distïlling-tube.

noun

A drying-apparatus of cylindrical shape: same as calcium-chlorid tube.