watchtower
nounAn observation tower on which a guard or lookout is stationed to keep watch, as for enemies, for forest fires, or over prisoners.
nounA tower on which a sentinel is placed to watch for enemies, for the approach of danger, etc.
nounA tower in which a sentinel is placed to watch for enemies, the approach of danger, or the like.
nounan
an observation tower for a lookout to watch over prisoners or watch for fires or enemies
