A large tank of water, in an elevated position, acting as a local reservoir; water is pumped into the tank and fed by gravity to the consumers.

(figuratively) A situation where the use of many different languages is a source of confusion.

(idiomatic) A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.

Separated from reality and practical matters; overly academic.

(transitive) To be much tall or high than something; to loom over. / (transitive, figuratively) To be much greater or more important than.

plural of towering inferno

(poetic) A tall fire, as of a building. / A powerful, untamed force.

the device used for producing prill agglomerates

(nautical) The armoured control tower of an early iron warship from which the ship was navigated in battle.

The two main buildings of the World Trade Center, destroyed in terrorist attacks on 9/11, 2001.