1. tower
noun. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building.
Synonyms
- tower block
- supporting tower
- turret
- mooring mast
- barbacan
- bell tower
- beacon
- beacon light
- spire
- lighthouse
- clock tower
- control tower
- high-rise
- minaret
- church tower
- pharos
- structure
- silo
- barbican
- power pylon
- pylon
- watchtower
- construction
- shot tower
- mooring tower
Antonyms
- natural object
- disassembly
- misconstruction
- lower
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Example sentences of the word bell-tower
1. Noun Phrase
This will be the bell at the top of the bell tower.
2. Noun Phrase
Tours of the bell towers are available.
3. Noun Phrase
The cathedral houses a massive pipe organ, stained glass windows and bell tower.
4. Noun Phrase
Also in Lombardy is the city of Cremona, where you can see the highest bell tower in Italy.
2. tower
verb. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] appear very large or occupy a commanding position.
Synonyms
- rear
- loom
- predominate
- rise
- lift
Antonyms
- sit down
- lie down
- go to bed
- turn in
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. tower
noun. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower.
Synonyms
- columella
- shape
- hoodoo
- pillar
- form
Antonyms
- descend
- descent
- wane
- decrease
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. tower
noun. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships.
Synonyms
- tugboat
- towboat
- tug
- helm
Antonyms
- level
- head
- subordinate
- fall
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck.
Synonyms
- acoustic device
- signaling device
- electric bell
- shop bell
- death bell
- church bell
- tocsin
- school bell
- clapper
- cowbell
- fire bell
- warning bell
- tongue
- dinner bell
- cascabel
- sound bow
- sheep bell
- death knell
Antonyms
- pull
- attract
- criticize
- retreat
Etymology
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed.
Synonyms
- push button
- doorbell
- night bell
- button
- buzzer
Antonyms
- damaged
- unwholesome
- broken
- devoice
Etymology
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] the sound of a bell being struck.
Synonyms
- angelus
- knell
- toll
- sound
Antonyms
- unreasonable
- shallow
- invalid
- incomplete
Etymology
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] the shape of a bell.
Synonyms
- campana
- curved shape
- curve
Antonyms
- unrighteous
- unwind
- uncoil
- lower
Etymology
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] the flared opening of a tubular device.
Synonyms
- blunderbuss
- wind instrument
- wind
- opening
Antonyms
- take away
- unfasten
- unbutton
- natural object
Etymology
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. Bell
noun. United States inventor (born in Scotland) of the telephone (1847-1922).
Synonyms
- Alexander Graham Bell