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toren, klokkentoren
a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings
Voorbeelden
The tower was built to support a large clock.
De toren werd gebouwd om een grote klok te ondersteunen.
02
toren, zuil
anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
03
sleepboot, duwboot
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
04
toren, antenne
a tall structure, usually made of metal, used to transmit television or radio signals
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opstijgen, omhooggaan
(of birds) to rise or ascend to an elevated position
Intransitive: to tower somewhere
Voorbeelden
The eagle towered above the cliffs, scanning the terrain for fish in the river.
De adelaar torende boven de kliffen uit, het terrein afspeurend naar vissen in de rivier.
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uitsteken, domineren
to elevate prominently above the surrounding environment
Intransitive: to tower somewhere
Voorbeelden
As we drove on, the Rocky Mountains towered before us, appearing very tall and grand.
Terwijl we verder reden, torenden de Rocky Mountains voor ons uit, ze zagen er erg hoog en groots uit.
