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towering

/ˈtaʊ.ə.rɪŋ/

/ˈtaʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

toweringadjective

more towering

Comp.

most towering

Super.

/ˈtaʊərɪŋ/

Translations

imposantS’emploie pour une très grande hauteur ou une présence visuellement dominante.

The towering skyscrapers dominated the city skyline.

Les gratte-ciel imposants dominaient la ligne d’horizon de la ville.

Additional translations

immenseS’emploie au sens figuré pour une grandeur, une importance ou une intensité exceptionnelles.

Definitions

Extremely tall, especially in comparison to the surroundings.

The towering skyscrapers dominated the city skyline.

Exceptionally great, impressive, or intense; far above the ordinary in achievement, importance, or degree.

She enjoyed a towering reputation in the world of classical music.

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towernoun

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A tall, narrow building or structure that may stand alone or be part of a larger building, often used for observation, defense, or as a landmark.

The ancient castle was equipped with a tall tower that provided a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

A structure or part of a structure that is higher than it is wide, often used for specific purposes such as broadcasting or storage.

The radio tower on the hill ensures that the entire city receives a clear signal.

A tall, vertical structure used in construction, often for supporting cranes or other equipment.

The steel tower was erected to support the construction crane on the site.

A tall, vertical stack or column, often used in industrial settings for processes such as distillation or cooling.

The refinery's cooling tower emitted steam as it processed the crude oil.

towerverb

towering

ing-form

towered

Past Simple

towered

Past Participle

towering

ing-form

/ˈtaʊ.ə/

/ˈtaʊ.ɚ/

Translations

surplomberSens physique : s’élever bien au-dessus de quelque chose.

The skyscraper towers over the city skyline.

Le gratte-ciel surplombe l’horizon de la ville.

dominerSens figuré : surpasser nettement en importance, en taille ou en capacité.

In the debate, she towered over her opponents with her eloquence.

Dans le débat, elle dominait ses adversaires par son éloquence.

Definitions

To rise or extend to a great height.

The skyscraper towers over the city skyline.

To dominate or surpass others in importance, size, or ability.

In the debate, she towered over her opponents with her eloquence.

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toweradjective

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Relating to or designed for a tower, or involving towers.

The engineers installed a tower signal light at the airfield.