Watchtowers Meaning in English
word · lemma: watchtower
ˈwɑtʃˌtaʊ.ɚz
WAHCH-tow-urz
wˈɒtʃtaʊəz
WOTCH-tow-uhz
Definition
Tall structures built to provide a high view of the surrounding area, usually for keeping watch or ensuring security.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in contexts like castles, prisons, borders, or nature reserves, referring to physical structures. Plural form is rarely used metaphorically. Commonly paired with 'guards', 'patrol', or 'security'.
Spanish: torres de vigilanciaPortuguese (BR): torres de vigilânciaPortuguese (PT): torres de vigilânciaChinese (Simplified): 瞭望塔Chinese (Traditional): 瞭望塔Hindi: निगरानी टावरArabic: أبراج المراقبةBengali: প্রহরী টাওয়ার - পাহারাদার টাওয়ারRussian: сторожевая башня - наблюдательная башняJapanese: 監視塔Vietnamese: tháp canhKorean: 감시탑Turkish: gözetleme kulesiUrdu: نگرانی مینارIndonesian: menara pengawas
Example Sentences
The prison had several watchtowers around its walls.
basic
Soldiers watched from the watchtowers every night.
basic
The ancient city was protected by high watchtowers.
basic
From the watchtowers, guards could spot anyone approaching from far away.
natural
The border is lined with old watchtowers from the last century.
natural
If you climb the watchtowers, you get a great view of the whole valley.
natural