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tower of strength

tow·er of strength
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tou-er uhv, ov strengkth, strength, strenth]
    • /ˈtaʊ ər ʌv, ɒv strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
    • /ˈtaʊə(r) əv streŋθ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tou-er uhv, ov strengkth, strength, strenth]
    • /ˈtaʊ ər ʌv, ɒv strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/

Definitions of tower of strength words

  • noun tower of strength a building or structure high in proportion to its lateral dimensions, either isolated or forming part of a building. 1
  • noun tower of strength such a structure used as or intended for a stronghold, fortress, prison, etc. 1
  • noun tower of strength any of various fully enclosed fireproof housings for vertical communications, as staircases, between the stories of a building. 1
  • noun tower of strength any structure, contrivance, or object that resembles or suggests a tower. 1
  • noun tower of strength a tall, movable structure used in ancient and medieval warfare in storming a fortified place. 1
  • noun tower of strength a tall, vertical case with accessible horizontal drive bays, designed to house a computer system standing on a desk or floor. Compare minitower. 1
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Origin of tower of strength

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English tour, earlier tur, tor < Old French < Latin turris < Greek týrris, variant of týrsis tower; Middle English tor perhaps in some cases continuing Old English torr < Latin turris, as above; (v.) late Middle English touren, derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Tower of strength

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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tower of strength popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for tower of strength

noun tower of strength

  • apologist — An apologist is a person who writes or speaks in defence of a belief, a cause, or a person's life.
  • bastion — If a system or organization is described as a bastion of a particular way of life, it is seen as being important and effective in defending that way of life. Bastion can be used both when you think that this way of life should be ended and when you think it should be defended.
  • breastwork — a temporary defensive work, usually breast-high
  • breastworks — a defensive work, usually breast high.
  • co-worker — Your co-workers are the people you work with, especially people on the same job or project as you.
All 13 Synonyms of tower of strength

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