skyscraper

skyscraper
noun /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ),ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/
a) A very tall building with a great number of floors.

As the curve of Sandy Hook blotted from sight the last, low glimpse of the skyscrapers which point Manhattan, Blake touched Annettes arm.

b) A small sail atop a mast of a ship.

The solitary attic—if one could thus designate a space of about three square feet—which comprised Hamars lodging—had the advantage of being situated in the top storey of a skyscraper—at least a skyscraper for that part of the city.


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