Tower
01
torn, klocktorn
a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings
Exempel
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Eiffeltornet är en av världens mest kända landmärken.
A tall tower stood at the center of the medieval castle.
Ett högt torn stod i mitten av det medeltida slottet.
02
torn, kolonn
anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
03
bogserbåt, puttbåt
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
04
torn, antenn
a tall structure, usually made of metal, used to transmit television or radio signals
to tower
01
stiga, höja sig
(of birds) to rise or ascend to an elevated position
Intransitive: to tower somewhere
Exempel
The falcon used its powerful wings to tower in the sky.
Falken använde sina kraftfulla vingar för att höja sig i skyn.
Before making its dive, the hawk would often tower high above the fields, searching for small mammals.
Innan den dök, steg höken ofta högt ovanför fälten, på jakt efter små däggdjur.
02
reser sig, dominera
to elevate prominently above the surrounding environment
Intransitive: to tower somewhere
Exempel
The majestic mountain range towers over the valley, creating a breathtaking view.
Den majestätiska bergskedjan reser sig över dalen och skapar en hisnande utsikt.
The skyscraper towers above the city, dominating the skyline with its impressive height.
Skyskrapan reser sig över staden och dominerar horisonten med sin imponerande höjd.
