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watchtower
noun watch·tow·er \ˈwäch-ˌtau̇(-ə)r, ˈwȯch-\
: a tower that is used by a person who guards or watches a place
Full Definition of WATCHTOWER
: a tower for a lookout
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First Known Use of WATCHTOWER
1544
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watchtower
noun watch·tow·er \ˈwäch-ˌtau̇-ər\
Definition of WATCHTOWER for Kids
: a tower for a guard or watchman
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