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tower

/ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ /ˈtəʊ.ə(ɹ)/

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Sendemast, Funkturm

A very tall iron-framed structure, usually painted red and white, on which microwave, radio, satellite, or other communication antennas are installed; mast.

Examples :

"The school's tower, a tall red and white structure, has antennas for the school's radio broadcasts. "

Der Sendemast der Schule, eine hohe rot-weiß gestrichene Struktur, hat Antennen für die Radiosendungen der Schule.

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Turm

A similarly framed structure with a platform or enclosed area on top, used as a lookout for spotting fires, plane crashes, fugitives, etc.

Examples :

"The fire tower on the hill provided a good view for spotting any wildfires. "

Der Feuerturm auf dem Hügel bot eine gute Aussicht, um Waldbrände zu entdecken.

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Wasserturm

A water tower.

Examples :

"The water tower stands tall on the hill overlooking the town. "

Der Wasserturm steht hoch auf dem Hügel und überblickt die Stadt.

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Leitwarte, Kontrollturm

A control tower.

Examples :

"The pilot spoke to the control tower before landing the plane. "

Der Pilot sprach vor der Landung des Flugzeugs mit der Leitwarte.

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Turm, Wolkenkratzer

Any very tall building or structure; skyscraper.

Examples :

"The school's new tower is the tallest building in town. "

Der neue Turm der Schule ist das höchste Gebäude der Stadt.

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Turm, Gehäuse

Any item, such as a computer case, that is usually higher than it is wide.

Examples :

"The computer tower is sitting on the desk, taking up a lot of space. "

Der Computer-Turm steht auf dem Schreibtisch und nimmt viel Platz ein.

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noun

Turm

An interlocking tower.

Examples :

"The castle's defense system included a sturdy, interlocking tower that protected the royal family. "

Das Verteidigungssystem der Burg umfasste einen stabilen, ineinandergreifenden Turm, der die königliche Familie schützte.

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Wehr, Festung

A strong refuge; a defence.

Examples :

"The old castle served as a tower for the villagers, offering protection during times of war. "

Die alte Burg diente den Dorfbewohnern als Wehr und bot Schutz in Kriegszeiten.

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Turmfrisur

A tall fashionable headdress worn in the time of King William III and Queen Anne.

Examples :

"The duchess wore a delicate tower of lace and feathers at the historical costume party. "

Die Herzogin trug auf der historischen Kostümparty eine zarte Turmfrisur aus Spitze und Federn.

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Turm

High flight; elevation.

Examples :

"The rocket's tower of flame reached high into the sky. "

Der Flammenturm der Rakete ragte hoch in den Himmel.

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Der Turm

The sixteenth trump or Major Arcana card in many Tarot decks, usually deemed an ill omen.

Examples :

"The Tower, a card in the Tarot deck, appeared in the reading, suggesting a significant upheaval in her family life. "

Der Turm, eine Karte im Tarot-Deck, erschien in der Lesung und deutete auf einen erheblichen Umbruch in ihrem Familienleben hin.

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Der neunzehnte Lenormand-Karte, die Struktur, Bürokratie, Stabilität und Einsamkeit darstellt

The nineteenth Lenormand card, representing structure, bureaucracy, stability and loneliness.

Examples :

"The Tower card in the Lenormand deck suggests a major structural shift in Sarah's family life. "

Die Turm-Karte im Lenormand-Deck deutet auf eine große strukturelle Veränderung in Sarahs Familienleben hin.

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verb

Aufragen, überragen

To be very tall.

Examples :

"The office block towered into the sky."

Der Büroblock ragte in den Himmel.

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Aufragen, sich erheben

To be high or lofty; to soar.

Examples :

"The eagle towered above the other birds in the sky. "

Der Adler erhob sich über den anderen Vögeln am Himmel.

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Aufragen, sich erheben

Examples :

"The young bird towered into the sky, eager to find its own territory. "

Der junge Vogel erhob sich in den Himmel, begierig darauf, sein eigenes Revier zu finden.

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Abschlepper

One who tows.

Examples :

"The tower was responsible for moving the heavy equipment across the river. "

Der Abschlepper war dafür verantwortlich, die schweren Geräte über den Fluss zu transportieren.

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