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tower

('t/oU//@/r )

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower(noun.shape)

Example:
A tower of dust rose above the horizon.

Synonym:
column, pillar

source: wordnet30
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
towboat, tug, tugboat

source: wordnet30
A mass of building standing alone and insulated, usually higher than its diameter, but when of great size not always of that proportion.(noun)

source: webster1913

appear very large or occupy a commanding position(verb.stative)

Synonym:
hulk, loom, predominate

source: wordnet30
To rise and overtop other objects; to be lofty or very high; hence, to soar.(verb)

source: webster1913
To soar into.(verb)

source: webster1913

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