plural of moon tower

plural of lift tower

plural of fire lookout tower

(biblical) A tower erected at Babel by the descendants of Noah's son Ham to reach the sky, and whose completion God thwarted by making the workers speak different languages so that they were unable to understand one another.

(figuratively) A visionary and impractical plan. / Alternative spelling of tower of Babel

A riverside fortress in London, used as a palace, a prison and now a museum housing the Crown Jewels.

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.