control tower

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An airport building from which the air traffic control unit monitors and directs the movement of aircraft on and around the airport.
  2. An enclosed, raised structure occupied by one or more persons who operate or exercise control over railway traffic, ship movement, a racetrack, machinery, etc.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

control tower control towers

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