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The correct spelling is tower.
How to pronounce tower
/ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Tow-er
The correct spelling is tower. A very tall iron-framed structure, usually painted red and white, on which microwave, radio, satellite, or other communication antennas are installed; mast. For example: "The office block towered into the sky."
Usage Examples
“The office block towered into the sky.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A very tall iron-framed structure, usually painted red and white, on which microwave, radio, satellite, or other communication antennas are installed; mast.
- 2.A similarly framed structure with a platform or enclosed area on top, used as a lookout for spotting fires, plane crashes, fugitives, etc.
- 3.A water tower.
- 4.A control tower.
- 5.Any very tall building or structure; skyscraper.
verb
- 1.To be very tall.
- 2.To be high or lofty; to soar.
- 3.To soar into.
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