watchtower

/ˈwɑtʃtaʊər/
/ˈwɒtʃtaʊwe/
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Other forms: watchtowers

Definitions of watchtower
  1. noun
    an observation tower for a lookout to watch over prisoners or watch for fires or enemies
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    types:
    fire tower
    a watchtower where a lookout is posted to watch for fires
    type of:
    tower
    a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
Pronunciation
US
/ˈwɑtʃtaʊər/
UK
/ˈwɒtʃtaʊwe/
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