clock tower Dalam Bahasa Indonesia

Clock Tower

Definisi: A clock tower is a tall structure that houses a clock and is often equipped with bells. It is designed to be a prominent feature in a town or city, often serving both a functional purpose of keeping time and a decorative one. Clock towers are typically built separately from the buildings they are associated with and can be part of town halls, churches, or public squares.

Penggunaan: Clock towers are commonly found in urban centers and historical sites. They are used for public timekeeping and are often landmarks, attracting tourists and serving as points of reference for local inhabitants. For example, “The clock tower in the town square chimes every hour, drawing the attention of passersby.”

Etimologi: The term “clock” originates from the Latin word “clocca,” meaning “bell.” The word “tower,” on the other hand, comes from the Latin “turris,” which denotes a tall structure. The combination highlights the primary features of such structures — a mechanism for keeping time (the clock) and the elevation of the structure itself (the tower).

Pelafalan: /klɒk taʊər/

Sinonim:

Timepiece tower
Bell tower (although a bell tower may not always contain a clock)
Campanile (a bell tower, particularly found in Italy)

Antonim:

Ground level (as clock towers are elevated structures).
Flat structure (indicating buildings that do not include a tower or significant vertical aspect).

Clock towers serve both aesthetic and practical functions in communities, standing as symbols of time and continuity in public life.

The clock tower in the town square is a popular meeting place.
Menara jam di alun-alun kota adalah tempat pertemuan yang populer.
We could hear the bells ringing from the clock tower every hour.
Kami bisa mendengar lonceng berbunyi dari menara jam setiap jam.
The clock tower was built over a hundred years ago.
Menara jam itu dibangun lebih dari seratus tahun yang lalu.
Tourists love to take pictures in front of the clock tower.
Turis suka mengambil foto di depan menara jam.
The clock tower’s design is inspired by Victorian architecture.
Desain menara jam terinspirasi oleh arsitektur Victoria.

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