watch-tower

noun

Meaning

An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

clocktower(English)look-out(English)belltower(English)towerblock(English)night-watch(English)nightwatch(English)kotower(English)watch list(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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