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Definition: A cage-like device connected to the center of the boat. Its purpose is to give wakeboarders height with its high towrope hook. Wakeboard racks may be purchased to attach to the tower to hold boards to get them out of the way and off the boat's floorboard.
Pronunciation: 'tau 'er
Common Misspellings: Tauer

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