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Definition tower in American English

tower noun

[countable] noun
/ˈtaʊr/
1

a tall narrow structure or building that stands alone

Example

a water tower

Example

the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Example

a television/radio tower

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1.1

a tall narrow structure that forms the highest part of a church or other building

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There's a magnificent view from the top of the church tower.

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2

a tall narrow box that contains the parts of a computer that do most of its work

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Definition tower in American English