Skyscraper - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Skyscraper :  (noun)

1: a very tall building with many stories

Based on WordNet 2.0

Skyscraper : \Sky"scrap`er\, n. (a) (Naut.) (1) A skysail of a triangular form. [Rare] (2) A name for the one of the fancy sails alleged to have been sometimes set above the skysail. [Obs.] (b) A very tall building. (c) Hence, anything usually large, high, or excessive. [Slang or Colloq.]

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Skyscraper

Statius: RT @PeterRollins: Been at a party on top floor of NY Skyscraper... And yes, I am showing off http://yfrog.com/3lktbj
PeterRollins: Been at a party on top floor of NY Skyscraper... And yes, I am showing off http://yfrog.com/3lktbj
MainstreamIT: Interesting Architecture: The Pixel Cloud Skyscraper Is a JRPG Dream Fortress - Pixel cloud Skyscraper - Gizmodo http://ow.ly/Mc7m
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