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Tower
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tour
a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings
Exemples
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
La tour Eiffel est l'un des monuments les plus célèbres du monde.
A tall tower stood at the center of the medieval castle.
Une haute tour se dressait au centre du château médiéval.
02
tour, colonne
anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
03
remorqueur, pousseur
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
04
relais, tour
a tall structure, usually made of metal, used to transmit television or radio signals
to tower
01
s'élever, monter
(of birds) to rise or ascend to an elevated position
Intransitive: to tower somewhere
Exemples
The falcon used its powerful wings to tower in the sky.
Le faucon a utilisé ses ailes puissantes pour s'élever dans le ciel.
Before making its dive, the hawk would often tower high above the fields, searching for small mammals.
Avant de plonger, le faucon planait souvent haut au-dessus des champs, à la recherche de petits mammifères.
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dominer, s'élever
to elevate prominently above the surrounding environment
Intransitive: to tower somewhere
Exemples
The majestic mountain range towers over the valley, creating a breathtaking view.
La chaîne de montagnes majestueuse domine la vallée, créant une vue à couper le souffle.
The skyscraper towers above the city, dominating the skyline with its impressive height.
Le gratte-ciel domine la ville, dominant la ligne d'horizon avec sa hauteur impressionnante.
