"towerwise" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From tower + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tower|wise}} tower + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} towerwise (not comparable)
  1. In the manner of a tower. Tags: not-comparable
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