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skyscraper

UK
/ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pə/
US
/ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pɚ/

Translations

skyscrapernoun
skyscrapers
pl
UK
/ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pə/
US
/ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pɚ/
The new skyscraper in downtown has become the tallest building in the city.
Le nouveau gratte-ciel du centre-ville est devenu le plus haut bâtiment de la ville.
Additional translations
colosseSens figuré, vieilli.
cacatoisTerme de marine ancien.
Synonyms
tower
structure
edifice
building
high-rise
skyscraperadjective
UK
/ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə/
US
/ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/
Used only attributively; normally treated as non-gradable.
de gratte-ciel
The city introduced new skyscraper zoning regulations.
La ville a introduit de nouvelles réglementations de zonage de gratte-ciel.
Synonyms
towering
lofty
tall
sky-high
skyscraping
lofty-reaching

Definitions

skyscrapernoun
A very tall building of many stories, typically found in a city.
The new skyscraper in downtown has become the tallest building in the city.
A small triangular sail set above the skysail on a square-rigged ship (nautical, historical).
With a steady breeze behind them, the crew unfurled the skyscraper to gain extra speed.
An exceptionally tall person or object (informal, archaic).
At six foot eight, the rookie center was a real skyscraper on the court.
skyscraperadjective
Relating to or characteristic of skyscrapers; involving very tall buildings.
The city introduced new skyscraper zoning regulations.
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