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watchtower Definition

watch·tower (--to̵u′ər)

noun

a high tower from which a sentinel watches for enemies, forest fires, etc.; lookout

watchtower Synonyms

watchtower

n.

fire tower, lighthouse, observatory; see lookout 1.

watchtower Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • build: You can climb the famous belfry, a watchtower built in the early 15th century.
  • fortify: The only building visible for hundreds of meters is the fortified watchtower guarding the western side of the settlement.
  • have: The site has watchtower which you can climb to get a good view of the surrounding area.
  • crumble: It twists and turns along mountains, past crumbling watchtowers and through villages and farms, alive with activity.
  • use: As long as 6,000 years ago Chaldean Priests used watchtowers to make maps of the sky.
  • know: Between the milecastles two watchtowers known as turrets were built every 1/3 Roman mile.

Adjective modifier

  • ancient: This is the ancient watchtower situated above Paro Dzong.
  • old: An old watchtower is still in existence at the southern end of the beach, a throwback to days gone by.
  • Genoese: Perhaps the most obvious is the chain of Genoese watchtowers and impregnable fortified cities dotted along the coastline.
  • 17th: The Caprese adventure begins on Piazza Umberto I, under the watchful gaze of a 17th century watchtower, with a refreshing drink.
  • high: We then trek along the Wall, renovated to its original grandeur, and climb to the highest watchtower in this section.

Noun used with modifier

  • century: St Oswald's chapel with its 12th century watchtower.
  • army: These arrests were in connection with the violent attacks upon the army watchtowers in the South Armagh area in December.
  • security: County Down Grand Orange Lodge at its Meeting on Saturday condemned the removal of two security watchtowers in South Armagh.
  • fourteen: With fourteen watchtowers, steep steps and a high point at 700 meters, this section provides a tough trek with incredible panoramic views.