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watchtower

English

Alternative forms

  • watch-tower

Etymology

From watch +? tower.

Noun

watchtower (plural watchtowers)

  1. An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.
    • 2002: Cecilia Dart-Thornton, The Ill-Made Mute: The Bitterbynde [1]
      Redcap - A malevolent goblin easily distinguishable by their namesake red cap, fiery red eyes, claws and iron boots. They often appear as little old men, but can run very fast despite the boots. They reside in castles and watchtowers along the English-Scottish border, but will move their residence to avoid detection.

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lighthouse

English

Etymology

light +? house

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?la?tha?s/

Noun

lighthouse (plural lighthouses)

  1. A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.

Synonyms

  • obeliscolychny

Hypernyms

  • house

Related terms

  • lighthouse coffeepot
  • lighthouse keeper
  • lighthouse tube

Translations

See also

  • beacon

Anagrams

  • houselight

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