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ALL meanings of towered

tow·er
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  • noun towered any structure, contrivance, or object that resembles or suggests a tower. 2
  • noun towered a tall, movable structure used in ancient and medieval warfare in storming a fortified place. 2
  • noun towered a building or structure high in proportion to its lateral dimensions, either isolated or forming part of a building. 1
  • noun towered such a structure used as or intended for a stronghold, fortress, prison, etc. 1
  • noun towered any of various fully enclosed fireproof housings for vertical communications, as staircases, between the stories of a building. 1
  • noun towered a tall, vertical case with accessible horizontal drive bays, designed to house a computer system standing on a desk or floor. Compare minitower. 1
  • noun towered Aviation. control tower. 1
  • verb without object towered to rise or extend far upward, as a tower; reach or stand high: The skyscraper towers above the city. 1
  • verb without object towered to rise above or surpass others: She towers above the other students. 1
  • verb without object towered Falconry. (of a hawk) to rise straight into the air; to ring up. 1
  • idioms towered tower of strength, a person who can be relied on for support, aid, or comfort, especially in times of difficulty. 1
  • adjective towered having a tower or towers 0
  • adjective towered (in combination) 0
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