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tow·er·ing [ˈtaʊərɪŋ] ADJ

1. towering (very high):

towering
zelo visok

2. towering (very great):

towering
veličasten
towering
mogočen
towering
silovit

tow·er [taʊəʳ] N

tower above, tower over VB intr

ˈcool·ing tow·er N

Eiffel Tow·er [ˌaɪfəlˈtaʊəʳ] N the Eiffel Tower

I . ivo·ry ˈtow·er N fig pej form

1. ivory tower (remote place):

ivory tower
slonokoščeni stolp m

II . ivo·ry ˈtow·er ADJ

ob·ser·ˈva·tion tow·er N

ˈtow·er block N Brit

ˈwa·ter tow·er N

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Stretching away below is a series of rigidly geometrical parterres, edged by towering cypresses, cloud-shaped crowns of umbrella pines and the blue-green of age-old cedars.
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The towering defender was dominant in the air and his positioning play to sweep up interceptions and block attacks early on were impressive.
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It is when taken in groups with their zig zag outlines towering against the sky and melting tenderly into the distance that the skyscrapers are truly beautiful.
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Here you can rest in the shadow of the towering hazels and enjoy nature in all its glory.
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Waiters were tuxedoed, tables were clothed and towering pepper mills descended the moment appetizers hit the table.
montrealgazette.com
Rampage has a distinct appearance, with orange skin, a towering, muscular build, and a fiery red mohawk.
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Towering over his young fans, the 6-foot-4-inch actor signed their programs and admonished them to drink their milk and be good.
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It was a daring move for the mum-of-one who had teamed the mesh top with pristine white jeans and towering stiletto heels.
www.irishmirror.ie
With towering limestone bluffs, natural caves, and a wide variety of trees and flowering shrubs, it is a popular tourist destination.
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Towering coal breakers and huge culm banks are marked features of the landscape.
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