control tower

/kənˌtroʊl ˌtaʊər/
/kənˈtrʌʊl ˈtaʊwə/
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Definitions of control tower
  1. noun
    a tower with an elevated workspace enclosed in glass for the visual observation of aircraft around an airport
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    type of:
    tower
    a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
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