1. a tall, narrow structure, either standing alone or forming part of a building
2. a person or thing of great height, strength, or importance
Usage: figurative

1. to rise to or reach a great height
2. to be much taller than surrounding people or things

Examples

• The church tower could be seen from miles away.
• She climbed the water tower to get a better view.
• He was a tower of strength during the crisis.
• The skyscraper towers over the old buildings.
• Mountains tower in the distance.
• At six feet eight inches, he towers over his teammates.