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TOWER Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word tower. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word tower. (close relations)
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column
nounn
noun

• a line of units following one after another

• a vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands

• a vertical array of numbers or other information

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

• an article giving opinions or perspectives

• a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)

• (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

• a page or text that is vertically divided

• any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body

pillar
nounn
noun

• a fundamental principle or practice

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

• a prominent supporter

• a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)

• (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

beacon
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

• a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

• a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

verb

• shine like a beacon

• guide with a beacon

belfry
nounn
noun

• a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building

• a room (often at the top of a tower) where bells are hung

building
nounn
noun

• a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

• the act of constructing something

• the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones

• the occupants of a building

campanile
nounn
noun

• a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building

edifice
nounn
noun

• a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

mast
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a vertical spar for supporting sails

• nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground

• nuts of forest trees used as feed for swine

• any sturdy upright pole

minaret
nounn
noun

• slender tower with balconies

monument
nounn
noun

• a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

• an important site that is marked and preserved as public property

• a burial vault (usually for some famous person)

obelisk
nounn
noun

• a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top

• a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used

pylon
nounn
noun

• a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race

• a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines

skyscraper
nounn
noun

• a very tall building with many stories

spire
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

steeple
nounn
noun

• a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

turret
nounn
noun

• a small tower extending above a building

• a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation

highrise
nounn
noun

• A tall building, one of many stories.

donjon
nounn
noun

• the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

hulk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

• a ship that has been wrecked and abandoned

verb

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

loom
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

verb

• come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

• hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

• weave on a loom

Best Hypernyms For TOWER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tower, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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construction structure boat building edifice form landmark lift monument rear rise shape skyscraper spire

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