noun
tower crane
A tall, fixed crane used on construction sites for lifting heavy materials to high places.
建設現場に大きなタワークレーンが設置された。
A large tower crane was installed at the construction site.
Spelling with interpunct, sometimes seen in technical or formal contexts.
Generic term for any crane; タワークレーン specifically refers to the tall, fixed type used in high-rise construction.
Loanword from English 'tower crane'.