Watchtower

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.

    "A "watchtower" Website, keeping track of paedophile groups around the world, is expected to be up and running next year. The campaign will also liaise with law enforcement agencies around the world and share information on suspected Internet paedophiles."

  2. 2
    an observation tower for a lookout to watch over prisoners or watch for fires or enemies wordnet

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beaconbelvederebench markbleachersbookmarkbridge

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"His reprise of "All Along the Watchtower" in homage to Jimi Hendrix left fans unsatisfied."

Etymology

From watch + tower.

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