1. (noun) tower
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
Synonyms: towboat, tugboat, tug, pillar, column
2. (noun) column, tower, pillar
anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
Synonyms: newspaper column, pillar, editorial, chromatography column, column, towboat, tugboat, tug, tower, mainstay
3. (verb) tugboat, tug, towboat, tower
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
Synonyms: towboat, tower, tug, jerk, column, pillar, tugboat
4. (verb) loom, tower, predominate, hulk
appear very large or occupy a commanding position
Synonyms: rule, loom, tower, predominate, hulk, dominate, brood, hover, prevail, bulk large, reign
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