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tower

/ˈtaʊə/

/ˈtaʊɚ/

Übersetzungen

towersubstantiv

towers

Pl.

/ˈtaʊə/

/ˈtaʊɚ/

tour

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

Le vieux château était équipé d’une haute tour qui offrait une vue panoramique sur la campagne environnante.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

colonneEmploi technique, surtout en industrie et en chimie.

Synonyme

observation tower

towerverb

towered

Präteritum

towered

Partizip Perfekt

towering

Gerundium

/ˈtaʊ.ə/

/ˈtaʊ.ɚ/

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.

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.

Synonyme

toweradjektiv

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or characteristic of a tower (e.g., "tower crane").

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

turriformeTerme rare et technique pour un élément ayant la forme d’une tour.

Synonyme

Definitionen

towersubstantiv

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

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.

toweradjektiv

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

The engineers installed a tower signal light at the airfield.