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signal tower

signal tower

3.6
A tall tower that holds antennas to send and receive radio or phone signals
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪɡnəl ˈtaʊər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : torre de telecomunicaciones
  • The new signal tower on the hill greatly improved reception for nearby residents.

Examples

  • Engineers inspected the signal tower after the storm and replaced the damaged antennas.

  • Several signal towers were removed to make way for the highway expansion project.

  • The new signal tower was built last year.

  • Many signal towers are located on hills.

  • The new signal tower on the hill greatly improved reception for nearby residents.

  • Engineers inspected the signal tower after the storm and replaced the damaged antennas.

  • Many signal towers are located on hills to transmit signals more effectively.

Synonyms

tower
vssignal tower
547 1.0

A tall, narrow thing that looks like a building

is the specific telecommunications structure that carries antennas and equipment

How Tall

signal tower
  • Specialized
3.6
mast
49 4.2
antenna
  • US
96 3.7

Surface Forms

signal tower singular
signal towers plural

Morphology

signal + tower

The meaning is directly compositional: combining 'signal' (an electronic transmission) with 'tower' (a tall structure) yields a structure that carries signals. This straightforward noun–noun compound follows common compositional patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Signal tower can also mean a tall mast that holds antennas to send and receive radio or phone signals. Because the tower stands high, it can reach many phones and radios, so the name means the structure that helps phones get a 'signal'.