[ˈtaʊə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a tall, narrow building, either free-standing or forming part of a building such as a church or castle
(e.g: the south-west tower is a wonderful example of late Gothic)

- a tall structure that houses machinery, operators, etc.
(e.g: a control tower)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English torr, reinforced in Middle English by Old French tour, from Latin turris, from Greek

[ˈtaʊə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- rise to or reach a great height
(e.g: he seemed to tower over everyone else)

- (of a bird) soar to a great height, especially (of a falcon) so as to be able to swoop down on the quarry


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English torr, reinforced in Middle English by Old French tour, from Latin turris, from Greek