noun

watchtower

watchtower

The guard stood in the watchtower.

The guard stood in the watchtower.

From the watchtower, you can see for miles.

From the watchtower, you can see for miles.

a/the watchtower a tower for watching The guard stood in the watchtower.

lookout tower, observation tower, guard tower

A compound word from 'watch' (to look out) and 'tower'. Literally a tower for watching from.

Picture a tall tower at a castle or prison used for looking out over the surrounding area.

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