watch-tower

A form of watchtower — An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.

Meanings

nounwatch-tower (plural watch-towers)

plural watch-towers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of watchtower.
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