tower

  • noun 1 a tall, narrow building, either free-standing or forming part of a building such as a church or castle. 2 a tall structure that houses machinery, operators, etc. 3 a tall structure used as a receptacle or for storage.

  • verb 1 rise to or reach a great height. 2 towering very important or influential. 3 towering very intense: a towering rage.

  — ORIGIN Old English, reinforced by Old French tour, from Greek turris.

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