noun

watchtower

watchtower

The guard stood in the watchtower.

The guard stood in the watchtower.

From the watchtower, they could see for miles.

From the watchtower, they could see for miles.

((a/the)) watchtower a tall tower for observation The guard stood in the watchtower.

Synonyms: lookout tower, observation post

A compound of 'watch' and 'tower', literally a tower for watching from.

Picture a tall structure at a castle or prison where a guard surveys the surroundings.

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