Meaning oftowerin English

Noun

1. a very tall building; skyscraper
2. a tall structure for communications; antennas
3. a center for air traffic control
   The air traffic control tower guided the plane to a safe landing.
4. a structure for water storage; supply
   The water tower supplied water to the entire town.
5. an elevated platform for surveillance; lookout
   The fire lookout tower helped spot the forest fire early.
6. a tall device (like a computer case)
   The computer tower sat quietly on the desk, humming with activity.
7. a tall narrow object (e.g. a computer tower)
   The company's new headquarters featured a sleek tower that dominated the city skyline.
8. a strong refuge; defence
   The medieval tower served as a last line of defence against invading armies.