1tow·er 
/ˈtawɚ/ noun
plural tow·ers /ˈtawɚ/ noun [count] 1 : a tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to another building or structure
▪ a bell/clock/radio tower ▪ the church tower ▪ a cell phone tower — see also ivory tower, watchtower, water tower 2 : a tall piece of furniture used to store something
▪ a CD/DVD tower 3 computers : a personal computer that stands in an upright position — see picture at computer
▪ a bell/clock/radio tower ▪ the church tower ▪ a cell phone tower — see also ivory tower, watchtower, water tower
▪ a CD/DVD tower
tower of strength
: an emotionally strong person who gives a lot of support or help during difficult times
▪ She's been a/my tower of strength during my illness.
▪ She's been a/my tower of strength during my illness.
