chain tower

noun

Either of a pair of structures built on each side of a river or harbour mouth from which defensive chains were raised or lowered

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Meanings

nounchain tower (plural chain towers)

plural chain towers

  1. Either of a pair of structures built on each side of a river or harbour mouth from which defensive chains were raised or lowered
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“chain tower.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chain%20tower. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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