(n)column, tower1, pillaranything that approximates the shape of a column or tower“the test tube held a column of white powder”, “a tower of dust rose above the horizon”, “a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite”
(v)loom, tower, predominate, hulkappear very large or occupy a commanding position“The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain”, “Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall”