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watchtower
/ˈwɒtʃtaʊə/
noun
wieża strażnicza
Also
wieża obserwacyjna(f)
Definition
A tall tower from which a guard or observer can watch the surrounding area for security or surveillance purposes.
Examples
The prison had several watchtowers equipped with searchlights.
Więzienie miało kilka wież strażniczych wyposażonych w reflektory.
From the watchtower, they could see for miles across the plains.
Z wieży obserwacyjnej widzieli na wiele mil przez równiny.
Synonyms
lookout towerobservation towerguard tower
Collocations
prison watchtowermedieval watchtowerguard watchtower
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